08-10-2005, 03:16 PM
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FEH Advocate
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Location: Ventura, CA
Hybrids: FEH 2005
Posts: 68
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Pulse & Glide
Reference: GH News Post “Hybrid drivers complete run for mileage mark"
Does anyone know if the "Pulse & Glide" technique used by the Prius hypermilers work with FEH, or is the Toyota/Lexus "Hybrid Synergy Drive" system required for the non-powered glide?
The first month I used to accelerate FEH up to speed on residential roads and let up on gas pedal until tach read 1000rpm, then double tapped the brake to go into EV mode and lightly pressed pedal to get back up to and maintain speed in EV. Then I switched to a different method that seemed more fuel efficient, where I would accelerate to ~5mph higher than speed limit (up to 45mph) and release gas pedal until FEH goes into EV at about the speed limit.
The news articles of the Prius 110MPG (1,400 miles for one tank) demonstration a couple days ago indicated the Prius drivers would lightly press on pedal to deactivate the EV battery assist and glide without power. Since I don't have the NAV option that shows power flow diagram, I can't tell if I am coasting without draining battery.
Any FEH hypermilers with NAV try this technique that could fill us in?
-Dan
Last edited by Gillman; 08-10-2005 at 03:20 PM.
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