Hybrid Drivers Cope with Snow and Ice

The earliest time of hybrid driving appeared in freezing weather. It is the time when the storm from Midwest passed through to New England. And because of this, many people like hybrid driving and they become a hybrid driver. “The Prius and blizzards do not mix!” And “Prius in the snow, it is not working for me. Any advice?” the chirping twitter sphere with tweets.

Do you know what Prius drivers complain and discuss in winter about?

Traction problems is the most topic that Prius driver talking about. They have been talking about it many times. Mainly they’re trying to talk about drive up a steep incline. Then the topic point at the issue of snow tires, folks driving in tundra conditions, hyper milers in extra effort, and blocking the grille opening. Not only talking about traction issues, but they also talking about the diminishing in fuel economy. It is little bit common sense in this way. All vehicles are getting less mileage of a gallon in wintertime. The drop-off of efficiency is about 10-20 %. Notice that you may not drop 13 mpg, if you are driving a 15 mpg SUV. Surprisingly, when you’ve expected to drive a 50 mpg from your Prius with premium, it will drop to the low-40s to reach that level.

Hybrids In winter driving, exactly, what is the main cause of reducing in fuel economy?

Well, all the causes add up. First, to humid up, engines take longer. Because of the roads covered by snow and ice adds resistance, the heaters suck the energy. And various additives cut the winter-blend gasoline.

So, what we must do to solve and fix them?

First of all, you must combine shorter trips into longer ones. Then you must keep your car maintained and press your tire pressure up. Don’t speed! After that, don’t drive the car until the road is clear and warmth. Those are similar way that you must do every year.

Hybrid drivers can learn from each other in this case. So, what are you doing to do to get through blizzards in your hybrid?

Hybrids in Winter Driving

Source: HybridCars.com

Another articles by Johan Young you may be interested in reading: Chevy Hybrid Truck, BMW X6, Audi Q7, and The Advantages of Hybrid Cars.