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Originally Posted by Ryland
A few years back I figured if I covered the roof of my electric car with solar panels, that I had enough space to give me a mile per day of range,
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I got similar numbers. I also calculated using solar panels for just the alternator load. If I covered my topper with solar panels, I would still need a battery with 1.5 KwH useable capacity.
The OP is driving a lot of miles and getting less than EPA mileage. I suggest studying this before any mods: 100+ Hypermiling / ecodriving tips & tactics for better mpg - EcoModder.com. Zero cost with significant savings = infinite ROI. After tax.
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06 Canyon: The vacuum gauge plus wheel covers helped increase summer 2015 mileage to 38.5 MPG, while summer 2016 mileage was 38.6 MPG without the wheel covers. Drove 33,021 miles 2016-2018 at 35.00 MPG.
22 Maverick: Summer 2022 burned 62.74 gallons in 3145.1 miles for 50.1 MPG. Winter 2023-2024 - 2416.7 miles, 58.66 gallons for 41 MPG.
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