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#1769 of 3591 Interested in cutting weight to improve gas millage by enexxus Dec 29, 2004 (2:33 pm)
I've been driving my HAH for about a week now and I'd like to get some advice on improving the arguably meager MPG increases. I've looked into Carbon Fiber hood and trunk covers and those seem to be expensive but worth while. Are there any other areas in which weight can be cut, or are there any Chip Mods that can be done to improve efficiency especially during city driving? Thanks
#1770 of 3591 by robertsmx Dec 29, 2004 (2:42 pm)
Cutting down weight by a few pounds isn't going to do much. Couple of these tips may help you a lot more...   -Use moderate throttle acceleration instead of leadfooted driving. In case of Accord Hybrid, under moderate acceleration, VCM will continue to keep one bank of cylinders idle and electric assist will come to rescue. This will improve your gas mileage.   -Minimize cold start warm up time. 15-20 seconds should be enough to get your car moving.
#1771 of 3591 Question about advance Engine Managment in the HAH by enexxus Dec 29, 2004 (3:11 pm)
The Engine Management System in the HAH is clearly a feat of engineering, however it seems to me that I as an end user should be able to more tightly manage the VCM and the electric assist. Also, it would be nice to have an Auto Stop override which could be engaged and disengaged at lower speeds such as those experienced in traffic on the freeway where you aren't always able to top 8 mph so as to affect the Auto Stop feature. Any input?
#1772 of 3591 Resale & Battery Lifespan by ktnr Dec 29, 2004 (6:29 pm)
Anyone want to comment on long-term resale value for the HAH? What about the lifespan of the batteries and their ultimate replacement cost? Replies to this message: falconone (Dec 29, 2004 6:37 pm) blane (Dec 29, 2004 7:22 pm) viet (Dec 29, 2004 8:37 pm) backy (Dec 30, 2004 8:35 am) dewey (Dec 30, 2004 4:10 pm) dewey (Dec 30, 2004 5:10 pm) backy (Dec 30, 2004 5:49 pm) falconone (Dec 30, 2004 6:18 pm) viet (Dec 30, 2004 7:19 pm)
#1773 of 3591 Re: Resale & Battery Lifespan [ktnr] by falconone Dec 29, 2004 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: ktnr (Dec 29, 2004 6:29 pm) The battery should last the life of the vehicle, just as it is designed in the Prius. I wouldn't be too concerned.
#1774 of 3591 Re: Resale & Battery Lifespan [ktnr] by blane Dec 29, 2004 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: ktnr (Dec 29, 2004 6:29 pm) The darn thing has only been on the road for less than two weeks. How can anyone provide you with a knowledgeable comment about resale value? After about a year, perhaps there will be some minimal amount of resale data to go on. Replies to this message: viet (Dec 29, 2004 8:37 pm) backy (Dec 30, 2004 8:35 am)
#1775 of 3591 Re: Resale & Battery Lifespan [blane] by viet Dec 29, 2004 (8:37 pm)
Replying to: blane (Dec 29, 2004 7:22 pm) I know some happy Insight' owners who were able to drive their first Insight hybrid to 180K miles with no problems with 60+ MPG. Insight were introduced by Honda in 1999. Replies to this message: backy (Dec 30, 2004 8:35 am)
#1776 of 3591 Re: Resale & Battery Lifespan [viet] by backy Dec 30, 2004 (8:35 am)
Replying to: viet (Dec 29, 2004 8:37 pm) The fact that the HAH is based on a historically reliable car with an excellent record for high resale value is a big plus. Also, Honda's hybrid technology has proven to be reliable in the Civic hybrid and Insight, e.g. refer to Consumer Reports' reliability surveys.
#1777 of 3591 Re: [robertsmx] by vinry Dec 30, 2004 (12:32 pm)
Replying to: robertsmx (Dec 29, 2004 9:22 am) Unless HAH has it differently from other Hondas/Acuras, I believe the curtain airbags are mounted one on each side but covering front as well as rear.   I have an EX-V6 and the side curtain airbags are clearly labeled on the four corners.
#1778 of 3591 Re: Resale & Battery Lifespan [ktnr] by dewey Dec 30, 2004 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: ktnr (Dec 29, 2004 6:29 pm) "Anyone want to comment on long-term resale value for the HAH? What about the lifespan of the batteries and their ultimate replacement cost?"   Just consulted with the Oracle of Mount Zeus and was told the following:   Long term resale value of the HAH will be the best in the industry!   Lifespan of batteries will be a non-issue unless you want to keep the HAH until 2031.   And oil barrel prices will drop from the current $40 range to the 7 to 9 dollar range in the next few weeks!

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