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#1469 of 1583 Hybrid revs. by mschmal Dec 06, 2007 (6:45 am)
The Hybrid does have a mind of its own when it comes to certain things. There are three reasons why the engine might rev higher.   1. The engine is trying to heat the cat converter up to its most effecient temp.   2. The engine is trying to heat the high voltage battery up to its most effecient temp.   3. The battery is under going regeneration. There really isn't a set time or distance for regeneration. Depending on driving history, it could happen more or less frequently.   Mark Replies to this message: wisill (Mar 08, 2008 6:29 pm)
#1470 of 1583 REVS by mperski Dec 06, 2007 (12:39 pm)
Well I know its not reving higher to regenerate the battery because it happened after driving in low after many slow downs and braking.   I dont know how the engine could heat up the high voltage battery since there are no coolant lines going to it, only AC lines.   And I'm not sure about the Cat answere either since its happened after driving on the express way as well.
#1471 of 1583 Re: Cold weather or Transmission problem? [mperski] by jasoncarp Dec 06, 2007 (12:51 pm)
Replying to: mperski (Dec 05, 2007 1:17 pm) I am in Michigan too and noticed the running more often and at higher RPM's. Along with the average MPG dropping considerably. From what i've heard it is due to the colder weather.   Jason
#1472 of 1583 Re: Cold weather or Transmission problem? [mperski] by dguild Dec 19, 2007 (6:17 am)
Replying to: mperski (Dec 05, 2007 1:17 pm) I am having similar RPM problems with my 08. This just started happening when the weather turned cold. Have you had any problems with regenerative braking? My regen braking does not work for the first 10 miles or so. This too started when the weather turned cold. I live in New Hampshire. It seems that the HV battery is mostly being charged by the engine. This is killing my gas mileage. The regen braking used to work immediately whenever I touched the brakes.
#1473 of 1583 Re: Cold weather or Transmission problem? by mperski Dec 19, 2007 (9:00 am)
My regenerative brake do that too. I found that if you drive in L the regenerative braking will then function. I usually drive in Low in the city and Drive on the highway. Replies to this message: carysbluesky (Dec 19, 2007 9:52 am)
#1474 of 1583 Re: Cold weather or Transmission problem? [mperski] by carysbluesky Dec 19, 2007 (9:52 am)
Replying to: mperski (Dec 19, 2007 9:00 am) When your 110V Power Pack battery gets cold soaked, it must get recharged as does your regular battery you use to start the car. The engine is the fastest way to recharge both battaries. Matter of fact, the brakes provide little regeneration to the batt. Your milage will decline about 2%. So don't sweat the small stuff. Your SUV, which is more like a large sedan, gets better milage than other large cars. Bottom line is...over the course of the winter, your gas will cost you about $15 more if you drive about 5000 miles.
#1475 of 1583 Re: Cold weather or Transmission problem? by mperski Dec 21, 2007 (6:30 am)
reply to carysbluesky   Your regular battery is not used to start your car the 330V Hybrid battery is. Regenerative braking recharges the batteries without using any excess fuel, like the ICE does. I also believe you are mistaken, the regenerative braking does quite a bit of recharging of the batteries according to my guages. Replies to this message: mecheng1 (Dec 21, 2007 8:22 am) stevedebi (Dec 21, 2007 4:05 pm) carysbluesky (Dec 21, 2007 11:10 am)
#1476 of 1583 Re: Electric Assist [mecheng1] by carysbluesky Dec 21, 2007 (7:22 am)
Replying to: mecheng1 (Jun 11, 2007 5:55 am) You'd have to drive like a typical Floridian in their 80's and medicated to drive the FEH and get the milage as advertised. Replies to this message: wisill (Mar 08, 2008 6:37 pm)
#1477 of 1583 Re: Alwyn [edhedh65] by carysbluesky Dec 21, 2007 (7:32 am)
Replying to: edhedh65 (Sep 05, 2006 8:45 am) It fits perfectly. I had a Z1 installed upon taking delivery of my 06 FEH. Works great. Had it installed by a vender through the dealer; this way it's under warranty via Ford.
#1478 of 1583 Re: Cold weather or Transmission problem? [mperski] by mecheng1 Dec 21, 2007 (8:22 am)
Replying to: mperski (Dec 21, 2007 6:30 am) Careful, the FEH will not start if the traditional 12v car battery is dead. It is needed to trip some relays that allow the 330v HVBattery to start the ICE with MG1. [But with the 12v battery constantly being recharged by the HVBattery, this should be very rare] Replies to this message: stevedebi (Dec 21, 2007 4:05 pm)

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