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Old 12-11-2011, 10:11 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Fight the Cold! Or, How New England (Without Snow) Killed My MPG

Now, I'm new (to Boston). So I haven't experienced a real New England winter yet. Still, the cold weather has finally arrived. My fuel economy seems to have an inverse relationship with the temperature. Summer: 25-30MPG (depending). Now? Fighting for 20.

Can anyone else with a hybrid comment? Any "best practices" to fight cold-induced MPG drain on short trips through hilly terrain? Yes, I'm fully aware that's a trifecta of fail, but there's nothing I can do about it.

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