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Old 11-06-2009, 09:04 AM   #180 (permalink)
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FYI, I just looked at Nerys metro page Details: Ryo-Oki - 1994 Geo Metro Xfi Fuel Economy - EcoModder.com

he/she does claim to schlep 1300 lbs around (4 people and some gear), so definite kudos for being efficient in that regard (and already owns an xfi).

But it is a good point. Nerys, it would be good to have a baseline though, do you always have 1300lbs of payload? or do you know what average mpg you get with just a driver and no gear? If you are using good technique and can't beat 45mpg in an xfi by a wide margin then you may very well have some mechanical issues.

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My Insight shuts off when you are not moving, and uses the battery to boost the engines power on acceleration.
The insight is a good example of a mild hybrid, and has lean burn provisions for cruise. I'm sure the power management could be improved upon with some human intervention though, and a bit of wall plug.
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