ev mode only?
#1
ev mode only?
Hi, first off, i am new to this forum, so hope i don't step over anyone's toes or **** anyone off!
anyhow, i was wondering if there was a way to have the hch start in electric mode or disable the gas motor in anyway and run soley on electric?
does a hack exist, has anyone tried this, and is this recommended?
thanks!
anyhow, i was wondering if there was a way to have the hch start in electric mode or disable the gas motor in anyway and run soley on electric?
does a hack exist, has anyone tried this, and is this recommended?
thanks!
#2
Re: ev mode only?
Nope, can't do it because a) the electric motor is very small (compared to HSD that does EV mode launches) and b) the motor is attached to the IC engine's driveshaft, so to spin the electric motor the gas engine also must spin.
The 2006 model offers a quazi EV mode where it will cut the fuel to the engine and close all the valves and run with just the electric motor for low speed cruising, but you'll still be taking a 'hit' in efficiency because the ICE will be spun by the electric motor too.
The 2006 model offers a quazi EV mode where it will cut the fuel to the engine and close all the valves and run with just the electric motor for low speed cruising, but you'll still be taking a 'hit' in efficiency because the ICE will be spun by the electric motor too.
#4
Re: ev mode only?
Originally Posted by AshenGrey
It's too bad that there's no way to upgrade a 2003 HCH's battery array to make it a "full" hybrid like the 2006 HCH is going to be.
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