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Madison Gas & Electric

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CleanMPG.com

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MPG Challenge 2007

Best Hypermilers From Across America Compete in MPG Challenge

Top Drivers Achieve 60 to 168MPG

Madison, WI, July 20, 2007 - Today at Hybridfest 2007, the nation’s largest hybrid car festival, 24 drivers competed in the second annual Hybridfest MPG Challenge, with the top drivers achieving 60 to 168 miles per gallon (MPG), over a 26-mile open course. Novice to expert hypermilers competed to achieve maximum fuel efficiency. Each driver’s goal was to achieve the best percentage over the EPA's estimates for their vehicle, within their division.

To learn how you can improve your mileage in any car, check out our EcoDriving page.

Hybridfest congratulates these highly skilled drivers for pushing the envelope of fuel efficiency, and showing that through driving habits alone, it is possible for any individual slash gasoline usage and global warming emissions, no matter what car they drive.

Kurt Mann of AmericanGreen.tv filed this video report on the 2007 Hybridfest MPG Challenge:

The rankings in the six divisions:

Division 1 (Honda Insight)

• Winner: William Kinney of Kennewick, WA: 168 MPG, (223% over EPA estimate of 52 MPG) driving a 2005 Honda Insight 5-speed.
• Wayne Gerdes, Insight CVT: 145.7 MPG (210% over EPA estimate of 47 MPG)
• Randall Burkhalter, Insight 5-speed: 127.1 MPG (144% over EPA estimate of 52 MPG)
• Jason Holder, Insight 5-speed: 94.4 MPG (81% over EPA estimate of 52 MPG)
• Kevin Moot , Insight CVT: 80.1 MPG (70% over EPA estimate of 47 MPG)
• Larry Williford, Insight 5-speed: 86.7 MPG (67% over EPA estimate of 52 MPG)
• Charles Thomas, Insight 5-speed: 70.0 MPG (35% over EPA estimate of 52 MPG)

Division 2 (’04-’07 Toyota Prius)

• Winner: Jerad Parish of Madison, WI: 110 MPG (139% over EPA estimate of 46 MPG) driving a 2005 Toyota Prius.
• Dan Bryant, Prius: 106 MPG (130% over EPA estimate of 46 MPG)
• Peter Koczan, Prius: 101 MPG (120% over EPA estimate of 46 MPG)
• Hobbit, Prius: 91.7 MPG (99% over EPA estimate of 46 MPG)
• Jay Groh, Prius: 90 MPG (96% over EPA estimate of 46 MPG)
• Matt Garrison, Prius: 89.1 MPG 94% over EPA estimate of 46 MPG)
• Evan Fusco, Prius: 88 MPG 91% over EPA estimate of 46 MPG)
• James Kelly, Prius: 87.9 MPG 91% over EPA estimate of 46 MPG)
• Jay Goldberg, Prius: 87.8 MPG (91% over EPA estimate of 46 MPG)
• Michael Floerchinger, Prius: 87.1 MPG (89% over EPA estimate of 46 MPG)
• Colin Steeves, Prius: 81.9 MPG (78% over EPA estimate of 46 MPG)
• Emory Opsal, Prius: 78.5 MPG (71% over EPA estimate of 46 MPG)
• Gerald Asher, Prius: 63.2 MPG (37% over EPA estimate of 46 MPG)

Division 3 (Civic Hybrid, ’00-’03 Toyota Prius)

• Winner: Michael Beres of Free Soil, MI, 63 MPG (62% over EPA estimate of 41 MPG) driving a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid.

Division 4 (Mercury Mariner Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Lexus RX 400h, Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid, Chevy Silverado Hybrid)

• Winner: Gary Gattis of Jupiter, FL: 60 MPG (100% over EPA estimate of 30 MPG) driving a Ford Escape FWD Hybrid.
• Richard Krueger, Escape 4WD: 46.8 MPG (73% over EPA estimate of 27 MPG)
• Debbie Katz, Escape FWD: 48.5 MPG (62% over EPA estimate of 30 MPG)

To rule out excessively slow driving (or speeding) and to ensure the course was followed, maximum and minimum course time limits and odometer distance readings were enforced. To qualify, drivers were required to stay at or near posted speed limits.

Hybridfest promotes awareness and understanding of hybrid electric vehicles and other fuel-efficient vehicles and their positive environmental impact.

Hybridfest 2007 is proud to thank these sponsors for their support: Diamond: Toyota. Ruby: General Motors. Platinum: Ford Motor Company. Gold: Bridgestone, Continental Automotive Systems. Silver: Lexus of Madison, Clean MPG.com, Coastal eTech, Quaker Steak & Lube, Wisconsin Public Power Inc.