[kirby]

I was wondering if someone could explain to me how fast you should accelerate in a Prius to maximize fuel economy. I know in a normal car you want to be very gentle when you accelerate, but have read that for the Prius it is better to accelerate "briskly". My question is what is the exact definition of briskly. Does it mean you mash the pedal to the floor - do you step down halfway - do you try to go from zero to say 40 in 10 seconds???? If someone could try to quantify this it would be greatly appreciated. Also, do you do it differently on flat ground versus climbing a hill?

Thanks

 

[bshef]

 

[kirby]

I don't get it???

 

[firepa63]

I drive mine just like I did with all of my conventional cars. I wanted transportation and the Prius gives me that. The fuel savings is just a big bonus.

 

[bshef]

I don't get it???

Whenever you post something and get like 100 views with no replies.....it's usually an indication that.......
....the topic has been beaten to death.....

Take a half hour and browse....
http://www.priuschat.com/forums/fuel-economy-vf18.html

 

[RSnyder]

"If your dogs fat....your not getting enough exercise"

The crux of the biscuit is the apostrophe -- Frank Zappa

Oh yeah, acceleration: survey says 2/3 - 3/4 full pedal.

 

[ken1784]

My question is what is the exact definition of briskly.

Japanese Mileage Enthusiasts are saying that it is too brisk to see the yellow arrow from the HV battery on the energy screen.

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edited: freaks -> enthusiasts

 

[C.Rickey Hirose]

My question is what is the exact definition of briskly.

Japanese mileage freaks are saying that it is too brisk to see the yellow arrow from the HV battery on the energy screen.

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Ken, if you call Japanese Prius mileage enhancing enthusiast a "Freak"
then the Americas Prius owners are they all "Freaks" also ? We all care
about how to get the most mileage out of our driving.
Please rephrase it to Japanese "Mileage Enthusiast" Not_Freaks_....

 

[ken1784]

OT (Re: Pulse driving technique)

Please rephrase it to Japanese "Mileage Enthusiast" Not_Freaks_....

Thank you very much for your comments.

Sometimes, it is very hard to understand the idiom and the difference among words by non native person like me.
Our dictionary explains almost the same meanings.

Thanks again,
[email protected]

 

[JKnight]

"freaks"

[email protected],

Don't worry about it! The connotation of "freak" can be either good or bad depending on context. Someone may refer to Prius owners (for example) as "mileage freaks" and mean it as an insult; Prius owners may refer to themselves as "mileage freaks" and wear the label as a badge of honor. I'm sure no insult was intended on your part. Welcome to the English language!

J Knight

 

[melgish]

Freaky