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Originally Posted by Matthewob
I'm new to hybrids and I've read some posts re: how to maximize mileage. I've noticed that sometimes when I take my foot off the gas the MPG gauge falls all the way to Econ mode and sometimes it only drops to "60". My mileage seems to be pretty low around 33 mpg combined. What do I need to do to consistently get into this mode? I've been trying the pulse and glide metheod.
Any thoughts?
Matthew
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If it drops to 60 the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) is still rotating. Due to the geometry of the Power Split Device (PSD) and the Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) components, the ICE will spin (but may not be consuming fuel) at all times above 43 miles per hour. Below 43 miles per hour the engine may shut down completely as it does at a full stop. Then the fuel consumption meter goes to Econ (or is it Electric Vehicle?) mode.