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Hybrids are not that great for higher speeds. Posted by Norm9-5 (more from Norm9-5) on Thu, 25 Jul 2013 07:23:40

In Reply to: Do you really drive 60 on a major highway?, Noel, Thu, 25 Jul 2013 06:29:45 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

Hybrids work better for people who think the brake and throttle pedals are on/off switches. They work better on hilly terrain and stop-and-go traffic where they excel.

My commute is 58 miles of which is 6 is 25, 35, 45 mph zones and about ten stoplights. I travel off hours, afternoon and evening, when traffic is lighter.

Unless you reset your mph average when you think you are going 70-75 mph your average is closer high 60 mph range. Especially if you are driving in the more congested northeast. Add some big hills and fuel economy drops. My average is around 60 mph as sometimes I'm going faster, sometimes slower.

Temperature plays a big role also. Once temperatures get in the 40F range fuel economy also drops. I did a 6.5 hour out and back to Cinncy on a 25F at 65 mph I got a 35 mpg round trip average.

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Finally! BMW is bringing 4-cyl diesel into the US., dmz789qqq, Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:05:39
- Three strikes, none yet, Sat, 27 Jul 2013 17:57:31
  - Not, No Snaab, Thu, 1 Aug 2013 06:07:43
  - Peugeots and old VW's yes..., Mike Lynch , Wed, 31 Jul 2013 18:18:52
- Weird model, AdamB , Fri, 26 Jul 2013 06:40:24
  - Re: Weird model, Tim, Sun, 28 Jul 2013 06:49:29
    - Re: Weird model, AdamB , Sun, 28 Jul 2013 15:14:35
      - Re: Weird model, Simon S, Mon, 29 Jul 2013 08:52:45
  - Eh?, Justin VanAbrahams , Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:23:01
    - You're right, AdamB , Sun, 28 Jul 2013 15:04:49
  - That's the US Car market, for you!, Larry West , Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:28:02
- Turbo-4 Verano and old 9-5 get that hwy economy now., Norm9-5, Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:13:40
  - Re: Turbo-4 Verano and old 9-5 get that hwy economy now., steve, Thu, 25 Jul 2013 22:13:24
    - 45 psi with 5 passengers and 100 mph+ in the manual., Norm9-5, Fri, 26 Jul 2013 04:17:01
      - Tire pressure, Dean, Sat, 27 Jul 2013 15:33:06
        Proper alignment AND loading., Norm9-5, Sat, 27 Jul 2013 16:52:02
  - EPA: Verano 31 mpg hwy, OG9-5 2.3t 25 mpg hwy., dmz789qqq, Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:15:53
    - I have seen a true 35MPG in a stock OG 9-5, MI-Roger , Thu, 25 Jul 2013 03:15:19
      - Re: I have seen a true 35MPG in a stock OG 9-5, No Snaab, Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:52:36
      - Re: I have seen a true 35MPG in a stock OG 9-5, Snowmobile , Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:07:13
        Arc wagon 18 mpg for 40 min on back roads towing/AC on., Norm9-5, Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:18:11
    - All Verano owners are in the mid 30's mpg hwy., Norm9-5, Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:57:28
      - I think you'll find diesel tech has moved forward since the 50's, AdamB , Fri, 26 Jul 2013 06:49:32
      - Do you really drive 60 on a major highway?, Noel, Thu, 25 Jul 2013 06:29:45
        Hybrids are not that great for higher speeds., Norm9-5, Thu, 25 Jul 2013 07:23:40 <-- Viewing This Message
        Re: Hybrids are not that great for higher speeds., Noel, Fri, 26 Jul 2013 07:13:14
        In 25F temperatures 35 mpg for 6 hour trip. nm, Norm9-5, Fri, 26 Jul 2013 08:24:00
        Re: Hybrids are not that great for higher speeds., Les_H, Fri, 26 Jul 2013 06:02:48
      - Re: All Verano owners are in the mid 30's mpg hwy., dmz789qqq, Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:06:02
        Re: All Verano owners are in the mid 30's mpg hwy., Norm9-5, Wed, 24 Jul 2013 21:06:45
- announced back at NY Auto show :), Trev, Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:56:16

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