Hybrid Drivers Provide Real-World Mileage Data

Jason Siegel writes "Hybrid cars seem like the answer to rising gas prices, increased pollution and growing dependence on foreign oil, yet EPA tests have failed to produce reliable mileage estimations for consumers. Dependable fuel economy figures are now available at GreenHybrid.com, where hybrid owners have logged over 5,000,000 miles of driving information in real-world conditions. Unlike government tests and individual accounts, the database analyzes thousands of actual experiences to provide true mileage statistics." Read on for the rest.

The hot-selling Toyota Prius averages 48 miles per gallon among over 150 cars from across the country, with most drivers achieving between 45 and 51. The V-6 Honda Accord Hybrid delivers 30 miles per gallon while Ford's Escape Hybrid SUV averages 28. All hybrid owners are encouraged to post their data for these and other cars on the Internet's largest hybrid mileage database.

Reliable fuel economy figures are increasingly important as consumers explore their options in an emerging hybrid car market. Hybrids, like the new Lexus RX 400h, pair combustion engines with electric motors that recharge while driving to improve gas efficiency. "Until lately," said GreenHybrid creator Jason Siegel, "consumers have associated hybrid vehicles with a small niche of fuel-conscious environmentalists, but today's hybrids offer the best combination of high performance, great mileage and luxury features of any cars on the market."

Comments

Re:MPG science

[Lord Prox]

As a driver in LA I can tell you from countless hours on the 405, 605, 91, and other freeways that the mileage you get at 80mph is nearing an order of magnitude better than 2.5 - 7 mph that you normally get in SoCal. Smooth or not smooth, that best mileage is in 5th gear not at idle. If the Feds want to improve fuel economy and air polution that could start by reducing the number of people (cars) on the road. Please note: This is not a troll, just my opinion from living and working in SoCal. YMMV

MPG... WTF?

[k3y]

I just never understand why do you use this awful system of calculating fuel consumption. Join the world with liters/100 km! It's much easier to calculate. Or - if you insist - use gallon / 100 miles :)