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Old 11-02-2005, 10:04 AM
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Default Re: The physics of pulse and glide

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A Glide should be just that, a powerless coast down but it is not in the Prius II.
Wayne, if the glide in the Prius is wasting power, how do you explain your fantastic marathon results ? If I remember correctly, your instrumentation told you what fraction of the drive was in glide. If you accelerated at a steady MPG, some quick calcs should lay this question to rest.

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