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#41 of 228 Re: How to keep the ICE on? [johnmcneely] by r_nash Aug 14, 2006 (11:37 am)
Replying to: johnmcneely (Aug 13, 2006 2:23 pm) I've noticed that B mode prevents the ICE from shutting off. If you know you are just stopping on a hill for a second, it might make sense to use B mode then.
#42 of 228 What's going on as I drive by wvgasguy Aug 14, 2006 (11:39 am)
Again for the Prius. I didn't realice the ICE doesn't ever propel you in reverse. Hummmm I'll have to check out the TCH tonight. I didn't realize that on my Camry if it's the same.   http://www.ecrostech.com/prius/original/Understanding/WhatsGoingOnAsIDrive.htm
#43 of 228 How Hybrids Work by wvgasguy Aug 14, 2006 (11:42 am)
You can never know too much   http://auto.howstuffworks.com/hybrid-car.htm
#44 of 228 More Learning Info by wvgasguy Aug 14, 2006 (11:49 am)
Don't try this without high speed access   http://toyota.jp/hv/entrance.html?intohsd.toyotajp.kluger
#45 of 228 Excess Idling and the Hybrid battery. by willybill Jun 19, 2006 (11:25 am)
I noticed the other day while stopped in traffic for a construction delay that while stopped with the AC running, the Hybrid battery drains fairly quickly. The display was down to two purple bars. What happens if you are in traffic stopped for a lengthy time and the battery does deplete. Is the car smart enough to run the engine at that point to charge it up or is the correct procedure to hit stop and open the windows while you wait. Just wondering if anybody has the answer. Upon starting up again, it was only a short while until the battery regained it's full charge. Replies to this message: houtex1 (Jun 19, 2006 11:50 am) stevedebi (Jun 19, 2006 12:00 pm) kdhspyder (Jun 19, 2006 12:37 pm)
#46 of 228 Re: Excess Idling and the Hybrid battery. [willybill] by houtex1 Jun 19, 2006 (11:50 am)
Replying to: willybill (Jun 19, 2006 11:25 am) I'm pretty sure the ICE will start up and charge the battery as needed. I think this is the case as long as the car is in Drive or Park. If in neutral, you may very well run into trouble, as I don't think the battery will recharge in neutral.
#47 of 228 Re: Excess Idling and the Hybrid battery. [willybill] by stevedebi Jun 19, 2006 (12:00 pm)
Replying to: willybill (Jun 19, 2006 11:25 am) The ICE will engage and charge the battery.
#48 of 228 Re: Excess Idling and the Hybrid battery. [willybill] by kdhspyder Jun 19, 2006 (12:37 pm)
Replying to: willybill (Jun 19, 2006 11:25 am) The computer is very smart. It will start up the ICE whenever the battery reaches a low enough point. This feature is what makes the hybrids so great for minimizing air pollution and saving fuel. The ICE runs as little as possible when it's not needed such as sitting in heavy traffic.

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