08-24-2014, 03:14 PM
Of course you are probably aware that the EPA gas mileage numbers are not from real world conditions. Depending on your driving habits and the terrain where you drive, you can do better or worse.
I will use my car as an illustration. I drive a Prius C, a subcompact hybrid.
On the highway I get between 46 and 53 mpg--right around the EPA numbers. But on country roads where I can hypermile my way to and from my job, I get anywhere from around 62 mpg-75 mpg depending on the temperature, whether I have someone driving behind me, and whether I am driving to work or back home (the elevations differ)..
If you are interested in learning how to improve your mileage, Google the term "hypermiling" or start with one of these websites:
For detailed info:
http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1510
For basic how to without any math:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/EM-hypermilin...riving.php
I will use my car as an illustration. I drive a Prius C, a subcompact hybrid.
On the highway I get between 46 and 53 mpg--right around the EPA numbers. But on country roads where I can hypermile my way to and from my job, I get anywhere from around 62 mpg-75 mpg depending on the temperature, whether I have someone driving behind me, and whether I am driving to work or back home (the elevations differ)..
If you are interested in learning how to improve your mileage, Google the term "hypermiling" or start with one of these websites:
For detailed info:
http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1510
For basic how to without any math:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/EM-hypermilin...riving.php