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1054 messages, Last post on Nov 01, 2009 at 2:52 PM
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Replying to: cary28 (Oct 12, 2009 2:59 pm)
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Replying to: cary28 (Oct 12, 2009 2:59 pm) BTW: There was some previous discussion about battery charge levels. I am also mystified on it. Here in DC this morning car was outside and iced up, got in turned on the front and rear defrost and drove off. About 1/2 mile later noticed my battery was almost at 100%. Go figure, other days even on the highway it is at 55% or so.
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Replying to: dmathews3 (Oct 12, 2009 3:35 pm) 
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Replying to: bigt (Oct 13, 2009 5:36 am) When it is cold enough to ice up, its cold enough for the cars ICE to run at a longer interval to heat up the emissions systems. You will find this more and more as the winter sets in and the engine will be running more than you are used to. Since its running, less battery is used, and while idling charges the TB up so you will see a higher SOC on the pack in the winter. Once the entire emissions system is up to temp you will see the engine cycling less, and eventually will shut off at stops until SOC drops below a certain level. The heaters on the Hybrids are all electric(at least on Toyota, should be the same on Fusion), and run off the traction batteries. Of course this will affect gas mileage, so don't expect to get anywhere near EPA when it is cold out. The TCH is rated 33/34, my warm weather average was up around 37, but in the winter I saw frequent drops to 28 MPG depending on how cold it was. It is best to use the automatic climate control during the winter as it manages the power better. |
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Replying to: acdii (Oct 13, 2009 5:59 am) I think Infinitys are speakers.......... 
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Replying to: akirby (Oct 13, 2009 6:08 am)  
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Replying to: bigt (Oct 13, 2009 6:28 am) |
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Replying to: acdii (Oct 13, 2009 6:06 am) |
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Replying to: dmathews3 (Oct 13, 2009 2:09 pm) If most of your commutes are that short, you are going to have problems getting great MPG for that trip. Maybe an engine block heater would help - I have heard of hybrid owners having success with this tactic.
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Replying to: larsb (Oct 13, 2009 2:39 pm) 
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