kickflipjr, it is indeed difficult to go 35 mph for almost 20 hours. Even doing it in 4 days is mind bogging. One has to check speed in relation with gas pedal, the topography of the road to increase or decrease power at the right time, and check at all time incoming traffic, mostly coming fast back so not to be rear-ended, and also at the same time respect other drivers, mainly semis. I had to go on the side of the highway a few time, to let semis pass. After four hours a day, my mind was very tired and I could hardly concentrate at the end.
Very happy to resume my regular driving around 70 mpg. I have been HE driving for the last 3 months, thus showing an avg of 89 mpg, while my car life avg is just below 70.
Too bad Hockey4mnhs, you can't get one of those DSL smart in the states. They are wonderful gas savers with their small 800cc, 41 hp, hi-tech powerplant. Not perfect for extreme hypermiling, since their 6 speed sequential doesn't allow a perfect choice of speed, nor pulse and glide, but wonderful economy car for everyday use. The new us introduce 1000cc mitshubishi gas engine smart should be an interesting choice, even if more thirsty.
More info on my best tank on canadian club smartcar, at
http://www.clubsmartcar.ca/forums/vi...1801c51e3e7065