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2) "full hybrid mode" is worth getting into.... My morning commute I've actually started making a quick stop in one of two parking lots before I hit the interstate (for a few miles) because that's usually my only chance before I hit a stretch
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I don't understand, what are you doing in the parking lot? Revving the engine? What happens when you stop? What is the logic here?
How do you "switch into it"?
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... back out, all that. And ideally I like to be moving forward before the ICE even starts up.
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Backing up 20 feet makes a difference in mileage?
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...And remember that unless the car's well warmed up already, somehow... most of any trip is often just compensating for the gas you burned while warming up. So it's true, an 8 mile commute is likely to give you less chance to recover.
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But if you aren't using the heater (or AC), this shouldn't matter, should it?
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... I almost always drive with MFD
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Not familiar with MFD, what is that?
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Long-winded thoughts but hope they help.
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Very helpful, thanks!