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I finally have an Analog Speedometer for my 2019 ES300h
Hybrid TechnologyUnique topics related to the ES300h model hybrid drivetrain and other features/options found only on the ES300h. Please use the main 7ES forum for discussion about shared components with other seventh generation ES models.
I found it in the vehicle settings using the arrow keys on the steering wheel It was under "Meters". You can also have the Tachometer show all the time.
The tach really helps if you're aiming for high mpgs. I usually accelerate at 2000-2200 rpm to teach my target speed and then lift off to coast on battery.
The tach really helps if you're aiming for high mpgs. I usually accelerate at 2000-2200 rpm to teach my target speed and then lift off to coast on battery.
Interesting. Back in the 70's, during an on-site presentation of BMW cars, I remember seeing something to the effect that quick, rather than leisurely, acceleration to cruising speed yielded better overall gas mileage. Something like 3/4ths to 7/8ths of WOT.
Interesting. Back in the 70's, during an on-site presentation of BMW cars, I remember seeing something to the effect that quick, rather than leisurely, acceleration to cruising speed yielded better overall gas mileage. Something like 3/4ths to 7/8ths of WOT.
I'm guessing this wasn't in the 70's, but rather the early 80's, at a presentation of the "eta" engine in the 528e. The idea was that pumping losses were minimized by operating the engine at a wide throttle opening -- hence the eta engine which was designed to be accelerated with more throttle at lower rpms -- despite having a 2.7 liter inline 6, the car produced only 121 horsepower, and had a red line of just 4800 rpm. http://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbs...iving-machine/
Needless to say, a heavy throttle foot is not the way to get good mileage in a modern car.
Looks great and been in that setting and thought I missed something. Unfortunately not available on the 2017 ES or RX.
It's available on all ES hybrids including the 2012-2017 6th gen model and the current model. It's buried in the custom settings in the driver display.
The point of accelerating moderately is to hit the engine's sweet spot for power and fuel consumption. I'm doing this based on the Camry hybrid's BSFC figures. Once you've hit your target speed, lift off the throttle to kill the engine and cruise on battery.
05-21-19, 11:37 AM
I cant believe I missed that, I thought I played with all the settings... Thanks!
