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11-15-2008, 02:33 PM
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Better Off
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Hollyweird, FL
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Hybrids
Alright, I know this isn't a 'Car Forum' but I was curious about something.
I bought my Ford Escape Hybrid SUV in August of 2007 and I LOVE IT! Currently I'm getting about 425 Miles out of a 13 gallon tank which averages to about 32 mpg. In school speed zones and anywhere I'm driving under 30 mph as long as I don't gun it upon take off, I can run it on battery which saves me even more. I've heard several things from various people about ways to save on gas, like if I put it at cruise control on the highway at about 65 mph, it saves me more but I haven't confirmed this in any way. Are there any other Hybrid owners that might have tips or suggestions on how to save more gas or imcrease or improve on the gas saving consumption? |
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11-15-2008, 04:40 PM
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Post whorette
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: South Florida
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Sorry, I drive a gas guzzling F150 V8
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11-15-2008, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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No hybrid here. Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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11-15-2008, 04:46 PM
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AMA Supersport
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Location: Florida
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Now, if you're going 65 in a 35 or 45 on the other hand, please let me know where you drive so that I may plan my route accordingly to use you as a rabbit. 
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11-15-2008, 04:47 PM
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DILLIGAF?
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Austin, Texas, USA, Earth, Sol, Western Spiral Arm, Milky Way
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11-15-2008, 04:56 PM
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Post whorette
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: South Florida
Moto: 2006 GSXR 600-
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Mine was my work truck, I used to work in construction equipment sales.
Now its just my paid off motorcycle hauler,grocery getter, and dog mover 
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11-15-2008, 05:14 PM
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DILLIGAF?
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Austin, Texas, USA, Earth, Sol, Western Spiral Arm, Milky Way
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I hope these are as good as they seem to be - whenever Mahindra gets around to importing them to the US...
http://www.mahindraautoworld.com/pik..._overview.aspx
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11-15-2008, 05:19 PM
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667:Neighbor of the Beast
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Everett WA
Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150
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So I'm missing the point of a hybrid somewhere then, honestly, can someone explain?
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11-15-2008, 06:57 PM
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token jewboy
Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man
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LL, its a truck that with a regular engine gets less than 29mpg, so for that model its great mileage.
Hondahugger, I've seen people get thir gas mileage up to the theoretical 99mpg limit that the prius has on it's display software. That means taht that car was getting better than 100mpg. If you want to see what people are doing google the word "hypermilling". Alot of what they say is completely impractical, but will save fuel.
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11-15-2008, 08:49 PM
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restorer of the original
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Zionsville,PA
Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500
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I use my cruise control to hold 68-70 mph in the 65 zones to flow with traffic. If you pass me in your hybrid going down the hill, I fully expect you to hold that speed going up the hill. The 6.0L with the tow package in my Suburban will hold speed going up hills. When I come up behind you while towing as you slow to well below the speed limit going up the hill , get the fuck out my way so I can hold my speed. Oh, if you think you're going to "road rage" me in your little tuna can, remember that an empty Suburban weighs over 6000 lbs ( plus my gear and the boat). Rant off, Have a nice day  Jeff |
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