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Old 11-23-2005, 12:19 PM
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Default Re: HCH 2006 - what is the best city driving technique

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Originally Posted by slajeune
it seems that the best approach is to get to crusing speed as swiftly as possible without racing the engine.
Right, and 50% assist may indeed be the best way to do that. Another thing to consider is that using assist is like borrowing from the bank. Whatever you borrow, you have to eventually pay back in the form of regen. If the battery level falls low enough, you might need to pay back with regen during your coasts, which of course shortens the coasting distance. It's a complex game with many variables, which is also why it's fun, at least for a geek like me!

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Originally Posted by slajeune
I guess I'll try have to try it when I actually get the car (the waiting is the bad part).
I felt your pain
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