ptjones Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 It has been pretty quiet on the MPG Forum so I thought I would Post this to get some more interest in improving your MPG's, If you aren't in in a hurry, Sight Seeing works great you can get impressive FE. I use State Routes instead of Interstate Highways with speed limits 55-65 mph. When you do Post it on this Forum so others can see how you are doing. :) Started in Newnan, GA and drove to Savannah, GA then up the Coast to Georgetown, SC and then came back, I made it to Monticello, GA before filling up 915.4 miles/ 13.7 gal and 66.1 mpg. I figure I still had .3-.4 gallons(18-24 miles before I would have run out.). GPS actual mileage 931.8 mi./13.7 gal.= 68 mpg. :) I was hoping to do better, but I can't seem to get 70 mpg going 65 - 50MPH, at 50 -35 mph P&G I saw over 80 mpg a few times on segments of the trip. :shift: My wife isn't interested in doing any more trips like that, she said I can go by myself. LOL :sad: And it's been almost two years since my last Record. Paul obob and thedak 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedak Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Very Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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markd Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) How do I always double post? Edited October 28, 2016 by markd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted October 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Very Nice Thanks :) Now everyone else go out and do it too. :yahoo: LOL How do I always double post?Hit the Post button twice? LOL :) And only if you could delete a Post. :sad: Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raadsel Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Unfortunately, State Roads don't help me, as even the speed limit on those highways is 70. Worse, on those roads you become more of a nuisance if you don't drive 70, as people are stuck behind until they can (hopefully) safely pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNY Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) Wow. thats awesome. I have a couple different ways to and from work, highway averages about 38-41mpg, both uphill long on ramps. the other is more flat with small rolling hills, can usually get 42-47mpg, speeds are only 55 or so. Edited October 29, 2016 by WNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted October 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 I know it can be challenging, but I have two personal records taking US80 across Texas, most of the time there wasn't that much traffic and don't think I pulled over more than twice. My point is that you don't have to be an hindrance to traffic. :) The BIG thing is don't be in a hurry, drive the speed limit if you have to for short distances then pull over in a convenient place and let traffic by. This changes driving from a chore to a challenging game. Isn't kind of like a NASCAR Driver on a road course trying to save gas trying to be as efficient as he can. :shift: :number1: :) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbov Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 ... And it's been almost two years since my last Record....Proof positive that any "degradation" in the hybrid system's capability is more than offset by a little patience! Nice work.Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted October 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 I have noticed a little loss in HVB capacity which has no effect on MPG's, the only time I notice this is on long down hills when the HVB fillups. :sad: In that case it would be nice to have twice the capacity. :) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbov Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 https://avt.inl.gov/vehicle-button/2013-ford-c-max For those interested, here's a link (you've seen before) to current DOE test data for 2013 C-Max, now out beyond 100K miles. The only thing changing is capacity, dropping about 10%, but...- discharge curves coincide down to the capacity limit- internal resistance doesn't change with age up to 80% of capacity- pulse charge/discharge power is stable or improving- available power vs usable energy is similar, same or better than when new So while absolute capacity and energy content do decline, they're the least important aspect tested, given the HVB operates in a 30% to 70% state of charge. The important stuff is very stable. Paul, your comment about how far down the hill you can go before running out of regen capacity, while achieving new mileage records, is consistent with these resuits, to my eye. Have fun,Frank ptjones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted October 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 I agree with you too. If anything I think MPG's increase a little, the long term looks very good. :) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwood2 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Nice Job Paul I also try to take secondary roads instead of freeways sometimes. This can make a big difference in FE. Many times I am not in a hurry anyway and taking these secondary roads gives you more to see and more time driving the C-Max which I like to do anyway. I don't know if I could do it as much as you have here. OK maybe I could but my other half says also says that I can't. Hey maybe they should start the "I have to put up with a C-Max owner" forum for our other half's? I am sure my other half would have a lot of content. :drop: kostby and ptjones 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolenmoment Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Good idea! My wife does NOT like to drive my C-Max, but her range anxiety is why we didn't buy a Leaf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Nice Job Paul I also try to take secondary roads instead of freeways sometimes. This can make a big difference in FE. Many times I am not in a hurry anyway and taking these secondary roads gives you more to see and more time driving the C-Max which I like to do anyway. I don't know if I could do it as much as you have here. OK maybe I could but my other half says also says that I can't. Hey maybe they should start the "I have to put up with a C-Max owner" forum for our other half's? I am sure my other half would have a lot of content. :drop:I will mention that to my wife to see if she is interested in starting one. LOL :lol: :lol2: It could be a pretty active Thread. :) Paul kostby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Just filled up and got 57.4 mpg so my average went up to 47.5 mpg on Fuelly. :) Talked to my wife and she doesn't have a problem giving me a hard time about my CMAX driving, but feels bad about sharing it. I think you get the PICTURE. :) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted November 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 I just figured out why my FE has gone up. :) I haven't had my bike on the back of my car for three months, I just put it on last night and lost 2 mpg's. :sad: :doh: Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowStorm Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Well, well, bikes mike terrible boattails! Which reminds me - I need to get to work on one for The Enterprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markd Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 I blew out my knee in 1991 and had surgery and that ended my bike riding days. I used to commute by bike winter and summer, 5,000 miles a year. ✌ ptjones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwood2 Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 I blew out my knee in 1991 and had surgery and that ended my bike riding days. I used to commute by bike winter and summer, 5,000 miles a year. ✌Sorry to hear that about your knee. I have been doing a lot of riding this past year but not sure how much riding I will do in the winter months. I give you a lot of credit for winter bike riding. If it is dry maybe but I don't think I will try to ride in the snow. ptjones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markd Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 I had a Motobecane road bike for the summer and a Univega alpine sport mountain bike for the winter. I miss that lifestyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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