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Regen in reverse gear

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by 2009Prius, Sep 20, 2014.

  1. 2009Prius

    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    Today at the To Go Before event there was an interesting question: "Do you get regen when the car runs in reverse gear?" There wasn't a definitive answer and I was curious to find out. It just so happened that on the way home I passed a huge empty parking lot. So I took the opportunity to take some measurements. Sure enough we got regen in reverse gear, at least for my gen 2 2009 Prius:
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    #1 2009Prius, Sep 20, 2014
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  2. PriusGuy32

    PriusGuy32 Prius Driver Extraordinaire

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    Cool. That answers the question I've been longing to have answered.... I'm driving to work in reverse tomorrow!! :LOL:
     
    #2 PriusGuy32, Sep 20, 2014
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    Sorry you have to work on weekend...
    At least the drive in will be entertaining!
     
    #3 Fifine, Sep 21, 2014
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    Slower speed, better aerodynamics, I think it will catch on. Reverse prius driving soon be all the rage in Harrison Township. ;)
     
    #4 uart, Sep 21, 2014
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