Thread: Battery Mode
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Old 11-03-2005, 03:32 PM
zentropy zentropy is offline
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Real Name: Aaron
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Default Re: Battery Mode

Indeed, it is tough to stay in EV mode. I have a 2WD, and if I'm on a slight downhill, or completely flat road, I've gotten it all the way up to 40mph. If there is any slight uphill, it will kick on the ICE. I suspect the 4WD model might have a bit more omph from the extra elec motor, which would enable it to accelerate more quickly from a stop, and maybe make it easier to maintain hwy speed with just elec. Any 4WDers out there can chime in.

From a dead stop, you really have to touch the gas pedal lightly, and don't depress too far. With practice, you learn where the thresholds.

Have fun driving your new HH. I know I have.

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Aaron

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