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03-27-2014, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
digital rules What brake pedal? Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Chantilly, Virginia Posts: 210 Silver Streak-5M - '05 Toyota Corolla S Team Toyota 90 day: 42.41 mpg (US) Thanks: 107 Thanked 45 Times in 38 Posts	First Longish Commute Success My first longish commute went well according to a calibrated ScanGauge thanks to generous DFCO opportunities. The engine was never turned off as fuel consumption is minimal at idle. Most stops 10 seconds or less. 1 carpooler-240 pounds 1.1 hours 26 miles 22 MPH avg speed 63 MPH top speed 2498 Max RPM LOTS of stop & go .61 gallons 42.5 MPG $1.98 Who needs a hybrid?? __________________

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03-28-2014, 09:45 AM

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That's terrific for a first run! Wait till you get used to it and i gets warmer, there are going to be some awesome numbers coming.

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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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03-28-2014, 05:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
elhigh Master Novice Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE USA - East Tennessee Posts: 2,314 Josie - '87 Toyota Pickup 90 day: 29.5 mpg (US) Felicia - '09 Toyota Prius Base 90 day: 50.48 mpg (US) Thanks: 427 Thanked 616 Times in 450 Posts	Carpooler + driver x 42.5mpg = 85 man-miles per gallon. Looking good. __________________ Lead or follow. Either is fine.

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