ZVW11 experiment
TEST A - 53.6 MPG @70 mph
TEST B - 51.6 MPG @70 mph
TEST C - 53.3 MPG @70 mph
Protocol and test conditions - 57F (14C), dry pavement, humid
- two runs, West and East, south wind at ~10 mph
- I-565 Jordan Lane Huntsville AL to Mooresviille AL
- cruise control maintained speed, GPS calibrated
- +13 miles each leg, added together for total performance
- 2010 Prius (VZW30), 8,500 miles ODO, OEM tires, 45 psi
- ICE and transmission oil changed at 5,000 miles
- Shell 87, E10
- Warmed up at least 20 minutes before first run
- Disposable, cardboard shields held with duct tape
Bob Wilson
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2019 Tesla Model 3 Std. Range Plus - 215 mi EV
2017 BMW i3-REx - 106 mi EV, 88 mi mid-grade
Retired engineer, Huntsville, AL
Last edited by bwilson4web; 01-24-2010 at 11:39 PM..
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