Hybrid Car Mileage Tips

It is hard matching EPA estimates for any car, especially hybrids. I found some helpful Prius Mileage tips, some of which are counter intuitive.

“..rapid acceleration to speed followed by cruising is actually more efficient, though counterintuitive”

“, keeping the windows open is more economical. The rationale: Battery drain from air conditioning uses more gasoline than aerodynamic drag caused by open windows.”

This one will have everyone passing you: “Remember that for every mph above 55 in a Prius, you could lose up to one mpg, mostly due to atmospheric drag — even with its advanced aerodynamic body.”

“..motor-generators (MGs) reach their maximum rpm at about 42 mph, which forces the engine to run to prevent damage to the MGs. So at speeds above 42, the engine must run, which creates added friction. This must be compensated for to maintain speed, causing a reduction in fuel economy.”

Replacing a vehicle with a fuel efficient model has the biggest aggregate potential reduction in green house gas emissions at 31.4 millions of metric tons of carbon a year. Even more than Weatherizing a home (21.2), buying energy efficient appliances (11.7), or carpooling (6.5).

Related posts:

1. Green Car Quest using Turbochargers, Redesign, and Hybrid Technology
2. Payoff time for Hybrid vs Gas Cars – Toyota Prius Hybrid vs Toyota Camry
3. Green Sports car – 2011 Ford Mustang V6
4. Hybrid Car Incentives
5. Car Roof Racks Reducing Car Mileage
6. Green Driving Techniques to Save Gas, Increase Mileage – Green Oil and Lube
7. Cash for Clunkers or Car Allowance Rebate System
8. New Cars that Already Meet 2016 Fuel Economy Standards

Posted on March 9th, 2011
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