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Old 06-20-2008, 07:09 PM
GrendelKhan GrendelKhan is offline
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Default Re: Trying to decide, Altima or Prius - Please help!!

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Originally Posted by SLP24 View Post
My Altima kicks out at 40mph, even if I am going down hill. I can not crack 40mph without the engine coming on. I am hoping someone more technologically advanced than I, will come up with an engine override switch or chip that lets us more venturous types push the EV to 45-50mph
Put it in neutral just before the engine comes on, and the engine will stay off even if your speed increases. Just remember that you'll only have friction brakes in neutral. So, put it back in D if you want your brakes to regen.
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