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.”

Related posts:

1. Hybrid Car Incentives
2. Car Roof Racks Reducing Car Mileage
3. Toyota Prius Hybrid vs Toyota Camry – Payoff time for Hybrid vs Gas Cars
4. Green Driving Techniques
5. Diesel Cars

Posted on December 3rd, 2008
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