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shift to B mode for more regen under ~21mph

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Flying White Dutchman, Aug 24, 2009.

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  1. Dan.

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    What Ken said ;). I usually shift to N and go to calipers around 7kph. I find that to be about the time that the amp meter reads that the energy is flowing out rather than in.

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    #21 Dan., Aug 24, 2009
  2. Tideland Prius

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    Be aware that you have to know the context of this statement. It can increase regen if you're a new Prius driver or one that is too cautious on the brake pedal (i.e not utilising full regen capabilities with the brake pedal).

    I used this method to find out how much force to apply to the brake pedal to get close to max regen. Once I figured that out, I no longer use B as I know how much to depress the brake pedal to get to that threshold.
     
    #22 Tideland Prius, Aug 25, 2009
  3. Flying White Dutchman

    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    i am aware of that

    at that low speed you feed that there is a moment of no regen and full disc brake action

    i did not put it correctly in my sentince. sorry
     
    #23 Flying White Dutchman, Aug 25, 2009
  4. Flying White Dutchman

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    ok.. what did the topic title read at first?
     
    #24 Flying White Dutchman, Aug 25, 2009
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    You left the "f" out of "shift"--I put it in for ya.
     
    #25 efusco, Aug 25, 2009
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    Yes . . . shift ... without the 'f' ... you gotta laugh :p

    It's like the "Black Angus" Steak House restaurant franchise ... make certain the letter 'G' never burns out on their signage.

    :focus:

    Anyway ... I've always used under 20mph for my 'B' regen point ... and 6mph for calipers just by the 'touchy-feely' of it. Guess I wasn't too far off!

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    #26 hill, Aug 25, 2009
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    Yes, I had to laugh!! thanks Evan...........
     
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  8. Flying White Dutchman

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    OMG haha did not notice that

    hahaha
     
    #28 Flying White Dutchman, Aug 26, 2009
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    Huh. Since I rarely drive more than 21 mph, I'll have to give it a try. Of course, since my driving is mostly stop and go (or, more accurately, stop stop stop stop go for about 30 seconds stop stop) it probably won't make much a difference.
     
    #29 Stev0, Aug 26, 2009
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