1stpik said:
Finally hit the magic number!
My 2006 HCH II:
See Complete Pics of this HCH II on below Link:
http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/even...-amazing-vehicle-at-hybridfest-2006-1385.html
Here is the Link to this Thread I notice the Pics did not show when I Copied & Pasted this: See Post #4
http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/hond...n-hch-ii-on-tigers-easter-trip-to-ky-548.html
Just read this om Edmunds.com and thought you might enjoy seeing my FE (Fuel-Economy) Numbers.
Mr. Honaker should have said, that this was to see what the HCH II would do for FE without any {Assistance-At-All} from the {Driver}. Test was to see how the Hybrid does on it's (Own) without any (Additional-Help). If the HCH II would get "Above" the EPA Rating with {No-Help}, then can you just Imagine what the HCH II could get with all the (Hypermiling Technique's) that xcel and others here at
www.CleanMPG.com do. Blushing, Sorry I did not make this alot "Clearer".
This is a Scanned copy of the Gas Receipt for the, 4.069 Gallons of Gas:
Picture of the Fuel Gauge Reading before I refilled Gas-Tank:
It looked like to me that there was 3-Squares down from Full.
As you can see, one could certainly drive a, Very-Very Long Way
based on the Amount of Fuel (Used) and the Amount of Fuel (Left)
in Tank.
Picture of the, Odometer Reading of the, Miles-Driven
and the MPG that the Computer Figured:
I also took the time to, Calculate the, Exact MPG Based on the Gallons
to Refill the Tank. See: Below
The actual MPG figure is: 66.7 MPG
This is Based on the Amount of Gallons (4.069) to Refill the Tank.
The Miles Driven: 271.4
That gives us the above MPG Figure of: 66.7 MPG
As many of us already know. The on board computer is somewhere between 2-3 MPG short of the actual MPG that the Hybrid gets.
I think what is really interesting about this example here is that it was done in the following manner. I set the
(Cruise Control) on 55 MPH and "Never" did anything else to achieve higher MPG . Not (Anything) at all. The car did it all from "Start to Finish".
The only exception to this, is I did not turn on the A/C System. It was not Hot so I did not use it. I set the temperature where I wanted it and the car took care of the rest. The fan speed varied as it warmed up but it was never uncomfortable.
I did nothing else but sit back and listen to the X/M Satellite Radio. One more thing.
I Never-Stopped, to take a break or the usual Bathroom thing. I drank nothing and did not eat until I got to my destination in Ky. I say this only to be Honest and not Mislead anyone.
The HCH II far exceeds the EPA estimate on Hwy. Mileage. I personally wanted to see for myself what the Hybrid could do on it's own and I have to tell you that this car will get it done and you as the Pilot have to do nothing but point it in the right direction. In my case I told the Navagation the Address and from there on the car took care of everything.
Remember that the MPG of 66.7 was done with No-Assistance from the Driver.
Just try to imagine what this HCH II could do with all the (Hypermiling-Technique's) that the Members here like, Xcel (Wayne), Tbaleno,(Tom), Krousdb, Ericbecky and the other members here know how to do. If I am not, just way off, it looks like to me that the HCH II is in the, Ball-Park of the Insight. Don't PANIC Insight owners I am just pointing out that for this car to be a sedan and not a Light-Weight it is really quite impressive. (IMHO) of Course.
Yes, I realize the Insight is still, The-King.
Note* For those reading this: Starting-Mileage on this Hybrid was, 584-Miles an still has the Break-In Oil in the Engine. No Mobil 1 0-20 Synthetic; (YET).This was done from a starting point in Franklin, Tn. to the small town of Sadieville, Ky. The trip from my house to Ky. is some Flat Areas. But mainly it is driving Up-Hill from Tn. Also you are climbing Up-Hills and then the car is holding the set speed of 55 MPH so you do not get the Benefit of Coasting with the ICE-OFF. I say this to let everyone know that where I live and traveled to is not the best for increased FE . Way to many hills being climbed and None of the Benefite of the Hypermiling Technique's that would let the car gain back those lost MPG while ICE is Working-Overtime to Climb those hills one after another. If I chose to get back the Lost MPG in FE from Climbing those Hills, I think the FE would be in the (70's). The reason I say this is because in the beginning of the trip I was on more Flat-Ground and the computer had a read out of (72-73 MPG) and don't forget that the Computer is short by "2-3 MPG". The MPG for the 1st 116 Miles had a reading of (72-73 MPG) and now add to that The (Lost 2-3 MPG) and you would be somewhere in the Ball Park of, (74-76 MPG). I am adding these comments for those that live in the States & or Countries that are Flatter in Nature than where I live and was driving to in my trip. Keep in mind once again that I did not choose to {Help} out the Hybrid's FE by doing at the (Bare Minimum the FAS) {Forced Auto-Stop). So I did not recover Lost MPG on the Climbing of the Many-Many Hills with the Gaining of that back on the Down-Side of the Hills with using the (Fas Technique). For those living and driving in the much "Flatter Areas" your FE would be more I think in the
(74-76 MPG Range at a Speed of 55 MPH).
Good-Luck all on your FE , it's certainly there if (You-Want-It).
See Pics of (Tigers) 719.3 Miles Driven on 1-Tank of Gas:
Here is a Tank of Fuel I did:
Here are the Links to this Tank:
http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/the-...s-7193-miles-driven-on-1-tank-of-gas-680.html
http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/hond...h-ii-beyond-0-bars-on-the-fuel-gauge-666.html
For the Un-Belivers that these {Hybrids-Do-Not-Perform} I say, "HUM-BUG" on Them.
Hope you all enjoy the Thread here with Pics and Links:
Terry (tigerhonaker)
tigerhonaker@cleanmpg.com
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Last edited by tigerhonaker : 04-18-2006 at 08:57 PM. Reason: Used Scanner on High Resolution for Gas Receipt: