A little report on gas consumption on this trip.
I drove for 6 hours with an average speed of 75 to 80. Ended up being almost the slowest on the road. So, I occasionally went up to 85 and 90 to keep up with traffic. I drove a total of 350 miles and got 37.5mpg.
My gas tank ran dry at 450 miles to the tank with ending mpg showing 38.4.
What I have learn about this Hybrid for very long road trips is that to get above 40mpg, it seems one has to drive 70 to 75.
Driving 70-75mph you get 40-45mpg.
Driving 75-80mph, you get 35-40mpg.
Driving >80mph, you get <30mpg. And it drops down faster, the faster you go.
So, sweet spot for long road trips to get greater than 40mpg is to drive at speeds of 70 to 75. I just took note of that. Noted for future trips where I want to maximize fuel!
My 6 hours drive back was very spirited. Horrible gas mileage. I did not pay attention to it, since I was enjoying the Hybrid's performance.
Got home and put a full tank of gas. I really enjoy hyper hybriding, so I am back to hyper hybriding while in town. No road trips for a while. So now is time for hyper hybriding with this tank of gas again.
I ordered this from China a month ago for my trunk area. It took a full month to get here and I finally received it on the same day I was leaving for Mexico.
I got back today and decided to install it. It is supposed to fully protect the whole trunk area. I do like it, though the part behind the seats do not fit well, but I can do without installing that part.
Well, not fully satisfied with the product, I have contacted the seller, who had assured me it will all fit. So, let me see if I get some partial refund or what we work out. Though I still like it as is. It gives my trunk area a different touch and good protection too.
It comes with more velcro that you put to secure it more snug and firm in place. I have not secured it yet.
But I will secure it when next I have a day off from work and this is how my trunk area will look like. It really protects the whole trunk area very well.
Here are some pictures to share.