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Old 08-14-2015, 11:26 AM   #1 (permalink)
veloman
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MPG lists and real world speeds

Is there any way to sort these MPG garage lists to weed out those who are driving at nearly bicycle speeds? I've been reading and watching some videos of hypermilers and it seems common to be driving like 15-30mph under the speed of traffic. I understand as a group, we are going to be "slower' than the typical driver who doesn't care about mpg.

For instance, when I drive, I will time red lights as best as possible, and go slow in stop and go traffic to keep my speed more steady. But on an open road, I think it's just ridiculous to be going 30mph and having a line of cars behind you that want to go 50mph. If I wanted to go that much slower than traffic, I'll ride my ebike on the shoulder and let the cars pass.

I'm posting this because I want to find the best car to buy for my interests. Then I find out that some hypermilers who are getting mega high mileage are getting those results because they drive so incredibly slow. Please, I am not trying to point the finger at anyone.

I just would like to see a cruising speed next to these mpg figures.

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