Yodrak
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My sense is that hypermiling techniques will not yield as much of a mileage improvement for EVs as they do for ICEVs since some of the techniques will not apply, such as turning off the engine at red lights. Also, some of the things that do not consume gasoline in an ICEV will consume electricity in an EV, such as heating the cabin. (Agreed, a dedicated hypermiler might opt for frostbite before turning on the heat in an EV!)
I don't think anyone is going to approach 200 miles of range with a Leaf unlesss they drive downhill with a tailwind. In both directions (opposite of the way I used to walk to school)!
I don't think anyone is going to approach 200 miles of range with a Leaf unlesss they drive downhill with a tailwind. In both directions (opposite of the way I used to walk to school)!
Herm said:The 30% adjustment factor of the LA4 cycle is well known in EV circles, from previous experience, for the average driver and using AC. It does not mean you cant achieve the LA4 range or even exceed it Hypermilers will aproach 200 miles of range with the LEAF.