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I have a 2006 hybrid, purchased on January 3rd, of 2006. It took till mid summer (about 6 months) to really see an improvement from my 27mpg ave. Then I learned a couple of things. If you keep the tach just around 2000 for all of your driving, you will see about 34-35 mpg ave. If you go down to between 1500-1800 rpm, you will see the epa 36mpg, even with the i.c.e. running. As for the starts, and keeping it from going into i.c.e., once you get going, release the pedal for a quick moment and then put the pressure on again. The tach will 'reset' so to speak. For some reason, the continuously variable transmission works by giving more power than is needed. Once you get to the speed that you want to drive at, do the quick release of the pedal, and you will see the rpms drop but your speed will remain up there. I can get 70mpg on the interstate and still be around the 2000 rpm! 
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Replying to: ekiehn (Sep 07, 2006 4:06 am) As for "premature" ICE cut-in, the 90 electric motor probably just isn't enough to propel the FEH from many dead stops (incline, etc.) From my experience, the computer is primed to cut-in the ICE at even the slightest suggestion that significant power will be needed. I am sure Ford engineers had to program the FEH software for the 80% of the market that doesn't want to think about how the truck operates. Perhaps in the future there may be more than two algorithms to choose from (D and L), maybe a "Sport" and "Economy". But you'd hate to be Econ mode when you are at a stop sign and need immediate engine response to dart across an intersection ahead of oncoming cars, etc. I'm hoping that enough hybrids will be sold to support a healthy aftermarket in devices for these early models. (Like the plug-in kits that are already being developed for the Prius) happy trails
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Replying to: warlok2 (Sep 14, 2006 5:34 am) I've been trying this out, and sure'nough if I keep the tac low my mpg goes up. So far been milking it to keep tac between 1100-2000, and noticed added a couple of miles on the readout. Great if you're not racing with traffic, but the 'quick release' after go does seem to reset the transmission into higher mpg. Feels good.
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Replying to: mecheng1 (Sep 14, 2006 6:40 am) I briefly flirted with the magical EPA rating of 36MPG on a cooler misty day with slower traffic and the air off, but i don't think I'll every see that on a regular basis. Consistency is the key, if I can always stay in that 34 to 35MPG range I save a lot of $$$, even as gas prices go down. I also hope that some after market hacks come out. May not apply them now, but in a year or two it might be fun to try to squeak out some better MPG and/or performance. 
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Replying to: warlok2 (Sep 14, 2006 5:34 am) Thanks
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Replying to: bowmanbd (Sep 29, 2006 5:24 am) Now that is is getting a little colder, expect a couple of mpg drop by the dead of winter. |
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Replying to: bowmanbd (Sep 29, 2006 5:24 am) |
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I have a 2007 FWD that I bought at the start of august and now have about 2700 miles on it. I use it to drive on my 25 mile commute, 18 miles of which is on the freeway. I always drive the posted speed limit of 55/65. You do have to baby the throttle to keep it in EV and the L 'gear' does help when the battery charge is low and speeds are under about 35mph. When I work it out manually at the pump Im getting just over 35 mpg though the car is breaking in and I notice the mpg starting to improve. The mpg on the display is now 35-38 though I think it is a little high. I dont do many short trips and I dont run the AC much so that helps. But it is way better than my 2500 suburban which got 9-14 driving it in the same manner. There are a bunch of stuff that other folks do to improve the milage even more such as over inflating the tires or driving slower that the speed limit, but for me safety comes first.
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Replying to: timcob (Oct 06, 2006 8:07 am) |
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Thanks to everyone for the tips. I have been following them all and with only 500 miles on it, am getting 29 - 33 with some very short trips in cool fall weather. Especially find letting up on the accelerator as though I was driving a manual really effective in lowering consumption. I also do the same in all electric mode to prevent the engine from coming on. Of course I am not going very fast an usually near a small downhill, but have gotten over a mile on electric only. |
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