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Donald · #4 (**permalink**) 05-23-2006, 11:54 PM

Twiggy, (Long Post)

Welcome to Green Hybrid. You've posted a good question. Sorry, I haven't a clue. About the EV mode. Try to pick the longest segment w/o a stop, have the battery at least 3/4 charged, accelerate slowly w/o assist, take your foot off of the gas completely, now you should see the Instantaneous MPG gague go up to max (100 mpg), as lightly as possible step on the gas - you should see the green bars of regenerative braking dissapear, and the white bars of assist go up from 1-4. If the instantaneous mpg is still maxed you are in EV Mode. Congratulations ! If not then you may be going uphill or you touched the gas pedal too hard. It takes practice. Keep trying and I'm sure you'll get there. I live near Buffalo, NY and have a 6.5 mi. commute. I know the feeling of low MPG ! I "found" a short trip on my way home from work. It's about 19 miles, and a mix of I-86 and a major route. I get the car all warmed up in the 5 miles before my "test track". I get on the interstate, set the cruise, and log 3 points of miles & mpg on the long way home. I've got between 49 and 80 MPG depending on the temperature, speed, and road (wet or dry). My lifetime MPG has gone up from around 40 to over 47 with the warmer temps. Good luck with your new ride and plan a short trip on your day off to play with your new toy!
Regards,