Ha! Well, at least you started the trip cooler than the competitors!
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Some more Mirage eco-driving news: this time the run was in Malaysia in January. 10 teams, 20 drivers.
Results:
- 1st place: 71.9 mpg (US), 3.27 L/100 km, 30.56 km/L, 86.3 mpg (Imp.)
- Fleet average: 63.3 mpg (US), 3.7 L/100 km, 26.9 km/L, 76 mpg (Imp.)
Route & Conditions
- 135 km (84 mi.) total distance, mostly highway, one way
- elevation varied between ~100 to ~300 ft. above sea level
- average speed between 80 - 110 km/h / 50-68 mph
- air conditioner on: temp set at 18 C (lowest) 64 F
More details & video
Video: Malaysia economy run Jan, 2013: 27 km/L avg; 30.6 kmL top (3.3 LHK, 72 mpg US))
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