The numbers in the attached photo of my 2012 energy usage screen speak for themselves.
However, additional details may be of interest to some. This was a one day round trip without recharge.
There were periods of rain at both the start and end of the day. Temperature at the start of the trip was 74F and at time of arrival it was 91F. Temperature at start of the return after a five hour layover was 98F. Except for a quick cool down at the start of the return, climate settings were 74F, ECO and middle fan speed. Heat came on at the start of the trip to dehumidify the interior. Mountain mode was used except for the last ~17 miles. The ICE came back on less than one mile from home. D was used throughout. Except when roads were wet, cruise control was generally on and set to the lower of 60 or the speed limit. (Speed limits ranged from 35 to 65.) Except to merge or pass, sprints were avoided and speed was held to 60 or below. Starting tire pressure was 40 psi. Gas was 93 octane.
Factors I believe contributed to the higher-than-I-expected CS MPG are:
---use of slightly higher than recommended tire pressure
---use of 93 octane gas
---use of D to facilitate coasting rather than L which facilitates regeneration
---use of cruise control to avoid frequent small speed changes
---avoiding sprints and high speeds
---use of mountain mode to provide sufficient charge to assist the ICE and perhaps facilitate longer shutdowns
---use of ECO and middle fan speed
KNS
However, additional details may be of interest to some. This was a one day round trip without recharge.
There were periods of rain at both the start and end of the day. Temperature at the start of the trip was 74F and at time of arrival it was 91F. Temperature at start of the return after a five hour layover was 98F. Except for a quick cool down at the start of the return, climate settings were 74F, ECO and middle fan speed. Heat came on at the start of the trip to dehumidify the interior. Mountain mode was used except for the last ~17 miles. The ICE came back on less than one mile from home. D was used throughout. Except when roads were wet, cruise control was generally on and set to the lower of 60 or the speed limit. (Speed limits ranged from 35 to 65.) Except to merge or pass, sprints were avoided and speed was held to 60 or below. Starting tire pressure was 40 psi. Gas was 93 octane.
Factors I believe contributed to the higher-than-I-expected CS MPG are:
---use of slightly higher than recommended tire pressure
---use of 93 octane gas
---use of D to facilitate coasting rather than L which facilitates regeneration
---use of cruise control to avoid frequent small speed changes
---avoiding sprints and high speeds
---use of mountain mode to provide sufficient charge to assist the ICE and perhaps facilitate longer shutdowns
---use of ECO and middle fan speed
KNS