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Old 05-07-2018, 12:35 PM   #160 (permalink)
MetroMPG
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Location: 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
Team Metro
Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 62.14 mpg (US)
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best trip economy so far

72 MPG US round trip this weekend. That's a best yet for this car.

~200 km / 120 miles, on the scenic back roads with a posted speed of 80 km/h = 50 mph. Also included going through a couple of villages.

Conditions: mild weather (18 C / upper 60's F).

Style: driving with load at or near the speed limit, engine-off approaching most stops/turns and on a couple of hills.

Significant factor: I experienced the eco-driver's nirvana of a tailwind on both legs of the trip!
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