how fast can hybrids go?
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Originally posted by mmarshall
Also, Talgrl, keep in mind that gas-electric hybrids, unlike most vehicles, get better gas mileage in the city in stop-and-go traffic than on the highway at steady speeds because in the city the electric booster motor cuts in more and the gas engine often shuts completely off at stoplights. In rural areas and at steady speeds the gas engine runs much more, partly to help keep the batteries charged. When you take your foot off the gas and coast or hit the brake, the coasting energy and inertia from slowing down is recycled into the batteries through a generator and is known as "regenerative charging" or "regenerative braking".
This charging level is indicated on the dash by a meter.
Also, Talgrl, keep in mind that gas-electric hybrids, unlike most vehicles, get better gas mileage in the city in stop-and-go traffic than on the highway at steady speeds because in the city the electric booster motor cuts in more and the gas engine often shuts completely off at stoplights. In rural areas and at steady speeds the gas engine runs much more, partly to help keep the batteries charged. When you take your foot off the gas and coast or hit the brake, the coasting energy and inertia from slowing down is recycled into the batteries through a generator and is known as "regenerative charging" or "regenerative braking".
This charging level is indicated on the dash by a meter.
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friend's kid also told me that there's a new generation of prius coming out? and the form will be a bit more conventional. well we'll see. i wanna check it out the accord hybrid. that sounds pretty crazy but i'm loyal to toyota. yeah, rockon!
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accord V6 hybrid
http://www.hondacars.com/info/news/a...y=currenthonda
-goes on sale sometime this yr
-fuel economy of 4cyl civic
-near-peak torque available across the engine's full operating range
-Variable Cylinder Management
http://www.hondacars.com/info/news/a...y=currenthonda
-goes on sale sometime this yr
-fuel economy of 4cyl civic
-near-peak torque available across the engine's full operating range
-Variable Cylinder Management
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Originally posted by talgrl626
i haven't watched that show in many ages!!!!
what are ur referencing to? please help to explain.
i haven't watched that show in many ages!!!!
what are ur referencing to? please help to explain.
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From: I wonder why I live alone here...
Originally posted by talgrl626
i wonder if factory warranty will be voided if i put on some wheels
hahahaaha.
i wonder if factory warranty will be voided if i put on some wheels
hahahaaha.
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