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user removed · 01-05-2011, 10:35 AM

Since his best efforts only resulted in a 7 MPG improvement from just sitting back a letting the car do the work, you can bet that the vast majority of drivers will never reduce their situational awareness for such a small gain.

Just set the cruise at 60 MPH and what mileage would you achieve?

Average speed is relevant as Ian has asked. I could get 60 MPG in my automatic Altima at 40 MPH, but I will never drive cross country at 40 MPH.

The truly relevant point is Hyundai did their homework and understood the true pathway to efficiency. The better the car is designed the harder it will become to really beat EPA ratings, especially if you are driving the car in a similar fashion.

As the manufacturers study the efforts of those members here and incorporate those into the design of their cars, EVERY driver will benefit from better design. The INNAS HH allows exactly the same operational tactic on the highway, and the potential for a inexpensive vehicle incorporating the same capability.

regards
Mech

01-05-2011, 10:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
user removed Master EcoModder Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,927 Thanks: 877 Thanked 2,024 Times in 1,304 Posts	Since his best efforts only resulted in a 7 MPG improvement from just sitting back a letting the car do the work, you can bet that the vast majority of drivers will never reduce their situational awareness for such a small gain. Just set the cruise at 60 MPH and what mileage would you achieve? Average speed is relevant as Ian has asked. I could get 60 MPG in my automatic Altima at 40 MPH, but I will never drive cross country at 40 MPH. The truly relevant point is Hyundai did their homework and understood the true pathway to efficiency. The better the car is designed the harder it will become to really beat EPA ratings, especially if you are driving the car in a similar fashion. As the manufacturers study the efforts of those members here and incorporate those into the design of their cars, EVERY driver will benefit from better design. The INNAS HH allows exactly the same operational tactic on the highway, and the potential for a inexpensive vehicle incorporating the same capability. regards Mech Last edited by user removed; 01-05-2011 at 11:16 AM..