sdbonez
Well-known member
I implored my highly-refined hypermiling skills today for the 1st leg of my commute. 25.5 miles one way, mostly freeway, medium to light traffic. Eco mode, no a/c, slightly cracked windows, pulsing/gliding/drafting, hi-speed turns, no cruise, a few slightly run lights. (it was yellow, I swear!)
Car read 98 miles of range when I started. Car read 90 miles of range when I arrived after driving 25.5 miles !!! The best was drafting the oil tanker at 55mph for a solid 10miles down the freeway.
On the way home, I decided to have fun. 90 miles of range became 54 miles of range when I pulled in (after going the same 25.5 miles..though a bit more uphill driving for sure - but still no A/C).
Edit: Just realized I *wasn't* in Eco mode. now I'm really surprised.
Car read 98 miles of range when I started. Car read 90 miles of range when I arrived after driving 25.5 miles !!! The best was drafting the oil tanker at 55mph for a solid 10miles down the freeway.
On the way home, I decided to have fun. 90 miles of range became 54 miles of range when I pulled in (after going the same 25.5 miles..though a bit more uphill driving for sure - but still no A/C).
Edit: Just realized I *wasn't* in Eco mode. now I'm really surprised.