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Replying to: mschmal (Aug 18, 2007 5:54 am) |
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Well when its cold out I can be comming off the express way and drop into low range at 45mph with my foot off the ecellerator and the tach jumps up to 3000 rpm. I call that reving up! And if you want to get technical there is no hybrid engine, its a hybrid motor and a gas engine.
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Replying to: mperski (Mar 11, 2008 4:37 am) |
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Replying to: mperski (Mar 11, 2008 4:37 am) If the battery is "fully" charged, and you are traveling at 45 mph, and you shift into L, the engine may rev to dissapate power from the generator motor when it is not allowed to charge the battery any higher. |
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I just got my 2008 FEH last week. Love it so far. One annoyance though- The NAV system default screen says "some functions not available while driving, AGREE or DECLINE" this disclaimer is the default screen when starting the car. Does anyone know if there is a way to PERMANENTLY AGREE so I don't have to hit that button every time. ??
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Replying to: jimt2 (Apr 13, 2008 4:02 pm) |
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A reporter hopes to speak with anyone who purchased or considered a hybrid vehicle in 2007. If this describes you and you care to share your story with a reporter, please respond to ctalati edmunds.com with your daytime contact information and a few words about your experience no later than Friday, April 18, 2008.
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Rented an 2008 FEH... very nice on the local city driving, but on the hwy, wow..loud drone all the way to Vegas...the radio was really competing...other that this lack of quiet and the leather seats a bit firm for a long drive, the suv is great..would buy one , but not sure about that hwy din...is it the Continental Tires? or is that just the FEH?..can there be any noise baffling after market?.. I don't expect Lexus quiet, but my 92 exlporer is decent and you don't have to crank the radio. -Your input is appreciated
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Replying to: jayman53 (Apr 19, 2008 6:44 pm) I just took a 50 mile (one way) trip in my new 2008. It is an AWD. It is NOT loud on the road, but then I never got over 70 MPH. In fact I noticed how very quiet it runs. |
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The Edmunds editor review of the FEH indicates that the AWD uses electric motors: "On AWD Escape Hybrid models, a third electric motor steps in to drive the rear wheels when extra acceleration or traction is needed. It's not a true all-wheel-drive system, though, and buyers needing a serious snow vehicle will be better served by the regular gasoline-powered Escape." I think that the FEH uses a mechanical (electronically controlled) AWD system. The owner's manual has no warnings about the AWD system over heating, such as I would expect of an electric motor, and the underside of my FEH appears to be a normal AWD transfer case. The following is from the owner's manual, page 151: "Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you operate your vehicle." This would make the FEH a superior AWD system over the all-electric Toyota HH (in my opinion), because it isn't subject to overheating and shutting down.
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