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Old 08-16-2012, 08:52 AM   #1256 (permalink)
Fat Charlie
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Originally Posted by HyperMileQC View Post
What are you doing to not be able to get 35+ MPG with economic cars? I just don't understand...
Two words: Terrain dictates. I'm getting literally unbelievable mileage from my car, but only because of the roads I drive on and the times and speeds I drive on them. If I get a different job (oh please, please, please!) then I'll probably lose 10 mpg no matter how hard I hypermile.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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