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Old 05-10-2007, 02:52 PM
abowles abowles is offline
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Default Re: EV mode and the grocery store...?

One other method you can try is using EV mode as you approach the end of a trip. This will deplete the battery down. When you startup, the engine will run for warmup anyway so charging the battery will be "free". Otherwise the warmup ICE time is wasted energy. This will boost mileage considerably.

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