Dissapointing MPG for Hybrid at 85MPH

[Ozarkbeard]

Trolls shouldn't let their spouses drive that fast.

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[MakinDoForNow]

Net gain or drop in elevation? Hilly (mountainous), I think. Lots of battery regen on the down hills (wi more electric available for hybrid in the up hills)? 42+ sounds real good.

68 mile trip in hilly country with end of trip 210 ft lower altitude got 62.1 mpg. (No cruise, No AC, in Econ drive mode (slippery should have been better, maybe or maybe not), up inclines 58-62 mph when possible to get electric assist, down inclines up to 85-88 coasting.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Program MyKey with a speed limit lower than 85 and give this key to Lynda. Lower speeds = higher MPG. Less disappointment for you.

Under MyKey restrictions Lead foot Hazel would slip into Limp Wife Mode. I'm happy I got her doing Maverick Slippery Mode.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

All trucks are non-aerodynamic bricks going down the road. Doing 85mph in a truck is just plain stupid. If you calculate it out, you need about 88hp just to cruise at that speed in a Maverick, and close to twice that in an F150. That takes a lot of fuel. Arizona and Texas have absolutely stupid speed limits. If you want to go that fast, buy a racecar instead.

I got a warning ticket for driving a dangerous 65mph in an 85 mph posted zone on I-10. (I suspect the constable mainly wanted proof to the judge that he was actually working. In Texas Constables are an elected law enforcement position which serves court documents, acts as bailiff, and does any police activity the Justice of Peace desires. Maybe Court was out of session and Judge said go out and make safe driving happen so I can pay you today.).

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