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?
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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.
-Tim
2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid AWD
Black with Pebble interior
Premium Package with Nav & Moonroof
Current ODO: 26,152
Typical Drive: 20 min crosstown in heavy traffic (3.5mi there and back twice a day)
532 Gallons of gas saved
That's 10,642 lbs less CO2 emitted
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