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#86 of 201 Re: Ford Escape Hybrid Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [twooaks] by pf_flyer HOST Jan 30, 2007 (5:20 pm)
Replying to: twooaks (Jan 30, 2007 4:06 pm) Even hybrids need to go through a break-in period. You're jumping a bit ahead of yourself by looking at the first tank of gas and thinking that's all there is. Give the car a chance to break in and yourself a chance to get used to driving it.
#87 of 201 A couple of things. by mschmal Jan 31, 2007 (4:48 am)
First, read the fold out quick reference guide where it tells you how to maximize your fuel economy. You have to learn how to drive all over again. You can read back in this and other hybrid forums for tips on how to get the most fuel economy.   Second, if you can garage your FEH during cold weather, this will help.   Third, if you want to reduce your carbon footprint, consider purchasing a carbon offset. Ford is linked up with Terrapass. Ford/Terrapass Greener Miles Program   Mark. Replies to this message: stevedebi (Jan 31, 2007 12:10 pm)
#88 of 201 Re: A couple of things. [mschmal] by stevedebi Jan 31, 2007 (12:10 pm)
Replying to: mschmal (Jan 31, 2007 4:48 am) "Third, if you want to reduce your carbon footprint, consider purchasing a carbon offset. Ford is linked up with Terrapass. Ford/Terrapass Greener Miles Program "   Baloney. You are just paying $30 per year for what is primarily a sop to the conscience.   The only real way to reduce carbon use is - wait for it - to reduce carbon usage in your lifestyle. Ride a bike, take public transport occasionally, drive a smaller vehicle (perhaps a hybrid), drive slower on the freeway, etc.
#89 of 201 Reducing carbon use. by mschmal Jan 31, 2007 (3:16 pm)
Actually it doesn't reduce your carbon use, it only makes you carbon neutral. Now if you purchased 2, then you would be reducing the carbon generated and you would be reducing your carbon useage.   Try not to throw stones when you live in a glass house...you never know when someone else will return the favor.   Mark. Replies to this message: stevedebi (Feb 05, 2007 11:42 am) mschmal (Feb 06, 2007 10:15 am) heyjewel (Feb 13, 2007 9:32 pm)
#90 of 201 Cold Weather MPG by devomi Feb 01, 2007 (8:15 am)
Keep in mind you get much reduced MPG in cold weather. i ahve a '07 HEV FWD that I bought in August. In summertime temps, I was getting 36MPG, now in winter(in Michgan) I am getting 27MPG It does take about a month to figure out how to drive a hybrid
#91 of 201 Re: Ford Escape Hybrid Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [twooaks] by dfincher Feb 01, 2007 (9:29 pm)
Replying to: twooaks (Jan 30, 2007 4:06 pm) I too have a new '07 4WD, now has about 2500 miles in couple of months. I didn't measure my first tankfuls because I was so heady about getting 34-36 MPG according to my computer. I still "hyper drive" mostly around town and Beltway driving. Current fuel economy based on tank measurements, 24, 22 and 25 MPG. Not that heady. Its getting colder here and its probably not broken in. I've just got to accept its the most efficient SUV you can throw a kayak on. dfincher
#95 of 201 Re: Reducing carbon use. [mschmal] by stevedebi Feb 05, 2007 (11:42 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Jan 31, 2007 3:16 pm) "Actually it doesn't reduce your carbon use, it only makes you carbon neutral. Now if you purchased 2, then you would be reducing the carbon generated and you would be reducing your carbon useage.    Try not to throw stones when you live in a glass house...you never know when someone else will return the favor. "   Not sure what you mean by "glass house" (maybe a greenhouse?). The entire point of "carbon neutral" is to provide a "global" value of zero (drive car = carbons, tree = uses up carbon). My point was that the real way to reduce carbon is not with offsets.   BTW, I drive an ICE vehicle (though not a large one), without "carbon offsets", but the vehicle size is an economic, not environmental, choice. Except for towing and true farm work, I've never seen the point of monster pickups and SUVs.   The entire concept of "carbon neutral" is unproven, and in any case who knows what percentage of funds provided actually plant trees, and how much is "overhead"?   If one is so interested in reducing global carbon, they should plant their own tree, in their own back yard. And then, ride to work, take public transport, etc.   Mind you, I'm not advocating either action, just pointing out that those who really believe in reducing carbon footprints would be better off by doing something other than "carbon offset". Replies to this message: mschmal (Feb 06, 2007 10:15 am) heyjewel (Feb 13, 2007 9:32 pm)

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