What is missing from the MFD

Dithermaster · 07-15-2006, 10:22 AM

We've had our Prius for two weeks now and we're loving it. For the time being, my wife is the primary driver, but I get to drive it from time to time, and I'm enjoying (safely) practicing techniques for maxing out the mileage. The MFD Energy screen help show you what you need, but some things are missing.

Here's what I think it missing from the MFD "Energy" screen display:

- ICE: running or not? Up to temp? Just by changing the graphic between a few different states or colors they could show this information.

- Mileage: Average for this trip so far (if you'e going to drive it like a video game, you need a score).

- Braking: Bar graph showing how far into regen-only braking you are. At 100% it hits mechanical brakes. This would be a way to learn the best braking distance for optimal regen braking, and also teach you how to brake smoothly and consistenly. This could be a small bar graph or gauge around the elec. motor during braking, or something subtle like that.

They could incorporate these into the MFD without making it even more distracting, if they were careful with their design.

Did I miss anything?

///d@

Frank Hudon · 07-15-2006, 12:13 PM

this will probably be availabe for the 2k6 Prius
http://www.hybridinterfaces.ca/

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07-15-2006, 10:22 AM	#1
Dithermaster Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	We've had our Prius for two weeks now and we're loving it. For the time being, my wife is the primary driver, but I get to drive it from time to time, and I'm enjoying (safely) practicing techniques for maxing out the mileage. The MFD Energy screen help show you what you need, but some things are missing. Here's what I think it missing from the MFD "Energy" screen display: - ICE: running or not? Up to temp? Just by changing the graphic between a few different states or colors they could show this information. - Mileage: Average for this trip so far (if you'e going to drive it like a video game, you need a score). - Braking: Bar graph showing how far into regen-only braking you are. At 100% it hits mechanical brakes. This would be a way to learn the best braking distance for optimal regen braking, and also teach you how to brake smoothly and consistenly. This could be a small bar graph or gauge around the elec. motor during braking, or something subtle like that. They could incorporate these into the MFD without making it even more distracting, if they were careful with their design. Did I miss anything? ///d@

07-15-2006, 12:13 PM	#2
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	this will probably be availabe for the 2k6 Prius http://www.hybridinterfaces.ca/