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Originally Posted by Phase
Idk about that... i get 94 miles per gallon if I have CC on going 50 mph. And I get 50 mpg at 80mph. And about 45-46 mpg going 90 miles per hour in open desert interstates. Don’t know many other cars with those numbers besides a few diesels that people have said it’s possible, but personally never seen them post proof.
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What about a hybrid uniquely makes it capable of those numbers, considering the hybrid technology is not utilized in those conditions?
The only way in which a hybrid makes highway cruising more efficient is by downsizing the engine, thereby working it harder at steady cruise speed.
The gen I Insight could get those numbers with a disabled hybrid system... it takes an eternity to accelerate since the electric motor isn't helping. Once up to speed, the Insight gets the same MPG regardless if the hybrid system works or not.