12-22-2012, 09:38 AM
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Yesterday I was right at 47mpg average until it began to rain and snow. My mileage dropped to 43.8mpg by the time I rolled into my driveway. This car is extremely sensitive to conditions......
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Not just yours.
I've also seen 10% drops (yeah ...  ) due to heavy rain.
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12-22-2012, 06:31 PM
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OK, good. At least I am not the only one.......
My findings today were interesting. The day started at 16 degrees F. I drove for 25 miles before my mileage was at 40mpg and I had to work at it to get to that mpg. However, once the temp hit 23 degrees, I was able to sustain 50mpg for the rest of my driving. This is weird..... My day ended at 43.8mpg and the temp never rose above 29 degrees.
I agree with the comment made earlier that just because you CAN achieve certain numbers, that everyone will achieve those numbers. Very true.
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12-22-2012, 08:15 PM
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I know the EPA prescribes battery full and bttery "empty" testing for plug-ins... I wonder what they say about hybrids? Do they assume that consumers will have half a battery left at the end of the drive, or do they allow manufacturers to test on a full battery? I'd assume on the tests, they'd demand the battery charge be the same at the beginning and ending of the test.
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08-15-2013, 03:11 PM
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Ford has announced they will be revising down the C-MAX hybrid MPG rating.
New numbers & more details to come tomorrow.
Ford will drop MPG rating for C-Max Hybrid
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08-16-2013, 06:29 AM
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Holy crap.
Hyundai-level furore to follow, I expect.
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08-16-2013, 07:21 AM
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Also: Hyundai-like cash rebates to owners, according to the details from Ford.
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08-16-2013, 08:11 AM
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Saw that coming... No offense to C-Max owners, but its heavier and has worse aero than the Prius yet gets almost the same mileage? The physics just doesn't work out...
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08-16-2013, 08:40 AM
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The rebates are expected. But they won't stop the class-action suits and lawsuits.
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08-16-2013, 10:34 AM
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08-16-2013, 10:39 AM
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Wow, big hit!
That does put it 1 highway mpg higher than its direct competitor though, the Prius V which is rated at 45/40/42.
Real world looks like the Prius V owners are still getting better mileage though... at least according to the EPA site:
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