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Old 10-18-2006, 02:44 PM
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Default Re: Ford Hybrid System Controller

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Originally Posted by occ

So this begs a similar question: why not allow stonger EV acceleration all the time. It's obvious the motor is cabable, and with ICE staying off longer, you would expect a better FE, and less pollution?
I don't know that this is necessarily true, but even assuming it is, Ford is going to limit the use of the electric motors in order to elongate their lifespans.

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