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Old 01-12-2006, 07:25 PM
kenny kenny is offline
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Default Re: Pulse and Glide shouldn't work vs. Cruise control

Let me put this in my own words and tell me if I understand pulse and glide.
Frankly people make this so confusing and complicated using acronyms and they include aspects that, while nice to know, aren't needed and just complicate it.

First pick two speeds between which you will vary.
Let's pick 55 and 60 miles per hour.

1. The Pulse: While keeping the assist at only two bars, accelerate up to 60.

2. Glide: Right when you reach 60 slightly lift accelerator so no assist OR regen bars show. You will gradually loose speed.

3. When your speed goes down to 55, gently accelerate (pulse) again (with 2 bars of assist) back up to 60.

4. Repeat.

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Before this car I spent two years learning hypermiling on my 2004 HCH1.

Last edited by kenny : 01-12-2006 at 07:59 PM.
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