We reinforce each other. I was stuck at 165-175% of EPA. After 2 years of hypermiling, I learned how to raise my game, by slowing down even more, and confirmed it with three of the best hypermilers. Now I can regularly beat 200% of EPA within 10 miles, from a cold start, in the Winter.
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Darrell
Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin
Mean Green Toaster Machine
49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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