Another Hymotion PHEV in consumer's hands

TheForce · 08-27-2008, 01:45 PM

If you were to start out in EV mode the scan gauge should normally show no MPG or 9999 as a max MPG. Instead when driving in EV mode the MPG can hover between 1500-3500MPG from what I have seen. The average for the tank so far for the SG is something like 138MPG and my CAN-View is something like 157MPG. We will see how accurate those number are when I fill up.

San_Carlos_Jeff · 08-27-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gilbert

Sorry for my ignorance on the matter, but what exactly is a "Hymotion PHEV" what does it do?

Google Hymotion PHEV and the top choice will take you to their website.

Flying White Dutchman · 08-27-2008, 03:57 PM

nice to see plugins are getting on the road a lot more.!

max9952001 · 08-28-2008, 04:25 PM

What was your reservation number and install location?
I'm # 780 and wonder if it will be another year before they get to me. It is supposed to be in the December time frame....we'll see.

Congratulations on your install. Thank you for any info you share.

9G-man · 08-28-2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilbert

Sorry for my ignorance on the matter, but what exactly is a "Hymotion PHEV" what does it do?

Google is a useful tool.

It's a large, add-on, externally-rechargable battery pack. Used to extensively enhance the Prius' electric only capabilities.

boxer93 · 08-29-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by max9952001@yahoo.com

What was your reservation number and install location?
I'm # 780 and wonder if it will be another year before they get to me. It is supposed to be in the December time frame....we'll see.

Congratulations on your install. Thank you for any info you share.

I didn't get a valid number. Mine came up as #97 (invalid payment) When I redid it, it was around #200. Mine was initially scheduled mid July then set back to mid august. Good luck with your install. Erin did state they were booked through the end of the year.
Chris

TheForce · 08-29-2008, 02:50 PM

So do you have any numbers you can give us yet?

boxer93 · 08-29-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheForce

So do you have any numbers you can give us yet?

Nothing real. I only have 63 miles on this tank. Just got my SGII when I got home last night. I tried a short trip just to get familiar with it. The MFD is showing 73.x MPG.
I didn't change the Engine setup in the SGII until I read the manual better. Plus I'm not working today(no commute). I will probably try to get in a 80-100 mile round trip to my sister's sometime this weekend. It will be some highway though. If I only do commuting it will probably take me until November before I fill up. Two things I have noticed. When I plug in the cord the bright brake light only flashes and then the 30% light is on. By your video it looks like yours is brighter longer. Also on 3 occasions I get a series of double beeps coming from the dash. One was on the 495 onramp and I thought it may be traction/stability control. Then it happened twice last night around 40MPH on a hilly straightaway. Is it possible the L5 is trying to enter EV mode and can't? I have not heard back from Erin on my Technical question inquiries.
Thanks
Chris

ibcs · 08-29-2008, 03:09 PM

The double beep is a sign that you are coming out of EV mode.

boxer93 · 08-29-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ibcs

The double beep is a sign that you are coming out of EV mode.

Thanks Kent. I'm surprised I don't hear it a lot more frequently.
Chris

08-27-2008, 01:45 PM	#11
TheForce I Plug-In My Prius Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wheelersburg, Ohio Posts: 2,105 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 7 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 17	Re: Another Hymotion PHEV in consumer's hands If you were to start out in EV mode the scan gauge should normally show no MPG or 9999 as a max MPG. Instead when driving in EV mode the MPG can hover between 1500-3500MPG from what I have seen. The average for the tank so far for the SG is something like 138MPG and my CAN-View is something like 157MPG. We will see how accurate those number are when I fill up.

08-27-2008, 03:57 PM	#13
Flying White Dutchman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,301 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Re: Another Hymotion PHEV in consumer's hands nice to see plugins are getting on the road a lot more.!

08-28-2008, 04:25 PM	#14
max9952001 Plugging In Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 61 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	Re: Another Hymotion PHEV in consumer's hands What was your reservation number and install location? I'm # 780 and wonder if it will be another year before they get to me. It is supposed to be in the December time frame....we'll see. Congratulations on your install. Thank you for any info you share.

08-29-2008, 02:50 PM	#17
TheForce I Plug-In My Prius Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wheelersburg, Ohio Posts: 2,105 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 7 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 17	Re: Another Hymotion PHEV in consumer's hands So do you have any numbers you can give us yet?

08-29-2008, 03:09 PM	#19
ibcs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Englewood , Ohio Posts: 276 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	Re: Another Hymotion PHEV in consumer's hands The double beep is a sign that you are coming out of EV mode.

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