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Originally Posted by klynch
Josh,
I didn't mean to imply that the engine was coming on while at a stop with the A/C on, only that I knew FE would suffer because of the extra strain the A/C puts on the engine.
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Actually the AC compressor does not put a strain on the engine directly as it does in most cars. There's no direct connection (belt) for the AC Compressor on a TCH. It is driven (always) via it's own electric motor. Hence the reason a TCH can run it's AC while in EV mode.