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B. Peg - 19 Jul 2006 05:31 GMT

Seems the A/C really drops the mileage, maybe 15-20% or more. With daytime
temps running close to 110 degrees, the A/C runs almost constantly and fan
speed is almost always high.

However, the car does stay quite cool and comfortable. Just the mileage
take a big hit. Must be running off the main battery more than the gas
engine.

B~

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mark_digital© - 19 Jul 2006 11:30 GMT

> Seems the A/C really drops the mileage, maybe 15-20% or more. With
> daytime temps running close to 110 degrees, the A/C runs almost constantly
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It could be all those times you stop for ice-cream ;)

mark_

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B. Peg - 19 Jul 2006 16:15 GMT

> "mark_digital©" wrote:
> It could be all those times you stop for ice-cream ;)

You talking to me or the car? ;o)

Damn, it's hot outside!

B~

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perfb@yahoo.com - 27 Jul 2006 18:46 GMT

fwiw - I am getting 51mpg on a 40 mile flat hwy commute with AC on 100%
with outside temp 85-95 deg

> Seems the A/C really drops the mileage, maybe 15-20% or more. With daytime
> temps running close to 110 degrees, the A/C runs almost constantly and fan
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Bill - 27 Jul 2006 19:47 GMT

What speed? 55? That sounds about right for me under the same conditions
at that speed.

> fwiw - I am getting 51mpg on a 40 mile flat hwy commute with AC on 100%
> with outside temp 85-95 deg
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Vic - 28 Jul 2006 03:53 GMT

This afternoon I got about 50mph avg.. for a 30 min highway trip. On
the display it also shown that for a 5 min period it did an avg.. of
75mph! (not flat road at times).

Later in the day after coming from work to home I found that I was
getting my best mileage (50+) while driving just shy of 50mph. Also
with the A/C running (not all the time - turn off when accelerating)
on a 85+ HUMID day.

Our new "Baby"

    Born: July 22, 2006
    Type: 2006 Prius (Classic Silver) w/pkg # 3 plus some extras
    Miles: 250+ (still in its break-in period) - had 10miles
    under it's belt when slapped on it's bottom.

    Impressions so far: WOW!!!

>What speed? 55? That sounds about right for me under the same conditions
>at that speed.
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