ukr2 in Rochester, NY got his PIP

To minimize emissions, once the ICE is started cold it must go through the warming cycle.
I can see your frustration of accidentally triggering the ICE by going over the threshold in a short trip. I think Toyota should relate to this.
I can think of adding a simple warning indicator that you are approaching the threshold, like for example, the EV indicator (this green car icon) turning from green to yellow, you can then hold the pedal or back off a little bit to avoid triggering the ICE.

 

I wonder, what EU version of PiP, which has EV City mode button, will do with that button, that doesn't do with US PiP. Maybe exactly that?

 

That's actually secondary, though still a high priority. The primary purpose has always been emission reduction. This has been what sets Prius apart from many of the other hybrids. It intentionally consumes gas for the sake of maximum cleansing.

MPG while in EV mode with the automatic switch to HV for warm-up is still outstanding. There's also some EV replenish that occurs as a result of the engine running. So unless you drive nothing but short-trips with hard acceleration, the gas usage is somewhat of a wash anyway.
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It would be interesting to see the data gathered from the early model driving. I suspect that was a major contributor to the reason for not offering that here. In fact, that was why we got the HV/EV button.

Also, keep in mind that Volt doesn't offer an HV/EV button (aka: "hold") here but does in Europe.
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I think EU PiP also has EV/HV button, but it lacks PWR button.

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Does the EV city keep the ICE from coming on at all, but then what about heat? What would its use be over EV/HV?

 

As far as I understand, the City EV button is raising the threshold above it the ICE starts, so giving moe flexibility of EV in city driving. It is not a 'hold' button.

 

Pretty much every car I've owned since the early 90's has operated the dash lights like this.

 

Yup, same on the standard liftgate, messing with the headlights seems to over ride the auto off.

 

$11.5k trade-in on a 2007 is a good price. Private party generally gives higher as we know but it wouldn't have been higher enough to be worth the hassle in this case, IMO.

 

If your headlights are on, then it's presumed to be dark outside. So to preserve your night vision, the dash lighting can be dimmed to a comfortable level. Whereas if your headlights are off, then it's presumed to be day out and you need the dash lighting to be at it's brightest because daylight would wash out the light. The dimmer dial allows you set a comfortable level for night driving, and when your headlights are off, reverts automatically to full on brightness for day use. There is an override setting on the dial that allows you to have your headlights on and full dash lighting. This is usually needed when driving during the day in conditions that require your headlights be on (certain highways for safety, in the rain, long tunnels, just before dusk or right after dawn).

 

Headlights off is interpreted as daylight drive, so full brightness. Headlights on - night driving so dimmer controlled.

In my CTh I have Auto position, when I get into a tunnel the dash is automatically dimmed together with headlights on.

 

That's some serious logging

Welcome back

 

Lots of cool data.. and nice driving.. impressive EV% for a PiP.. seems like an ideal car for your patterns.

Too bad there is not autologging like we get from onstar in the volt. Voltstats.net is great for us, though its not as detailed as your log, its nearly zero effort.

Did you consider a android phone, bluetooth and troque? Its what I use to log in my VOlt.. but for the PiP you should get a more more interesting data. I used a old phone, a $20 adapter and $5 for torque.. Great since I wanted a cheap solution for occasional more detailed logging.