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Some cars are relatively underrated by the EPA test and can do more, some not so much. Take one of those underrated cars, an experienced hypermiler, ideal routes and conditions, and ...
3.5x epa best commute (3.2x round trip)
2.9x epa best tank
2.4x epa year-round average
For an example of how much the specific car matters, my best ever in the Odyssey was only 1.8x epa in ideal conditions. 1.5x is more common for me.
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11-mile commute: 100 mpg - - - Tank: 90.2 mpg / 1191 miles
Last edited by PaleMelanesian; 10-11-2012 at 01:38 PM..
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