09-01-2006, 05:23 AM
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The Devil's in the detail
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Real Name: David
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Hybrids: 2008 Toyota Prius
Posts: 145
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Re: 35 mpg first tank
Dave.
I had suspected that using the assist in this way made more sense than slowly creeping up to speed.
It really does make more sense to use what free power the vehicle provides in assisting you getting up to speed, rather than S-L-O-W-L-Y using the ICE only.
Lets face it, to get 'X' mass up to 'Y' speed, whether it's slowly over a long distance, or quicker over a shorter dsitance, you will essentially use the same amount of power 'gas' 'fuel'. By using the electric assist as much as possible you are in fact reducing the gas consumed over the same distance. That's what regen is there for after all.
I will definately be trying this on the next tank! Thanks.
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