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Old 07-19-2006, 08:59 PM
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Default Re: ECO A/C Mode impact on MPG

The TCH A/C compressor is electric and run off the same high voltage system as the motor. There is no belt or physical connection between the ICE and the A/C compressor. The ICE powers the compressor by charging the batteries. I believe ECO changes the cycling of the A/C to longer cycles (both on and off.) Really spiffy system, and totally cool (pun intended) for the A/C to work even when the ICE is off.

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