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  1. KMO replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    This bit's maybe the biggest misconception: Um, no, the engine could be running for all sorts of reasons. To generate heat for the...

    Jul 1, 2024 at 2:19 PM
  2. KMO replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    I read it all - a lot of waffle that no-one really disagrees with, all trying to distract from the fact that you are insisting contrary...

    Jul 1, 2024 at 2:15 PM
  3. KMO replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    It's kind of cute to think that only the driver (who's super smart) can make the drivetrain behave a certain way by pushing a lever to B...

    Jul 1, 2024 at 1:57 PM
  4. KMO replied to the thread Tips for a new driver and Prius owner?.

    I wasn't paying much attention to the G4, and even then only to the plug-in. I haven't got specific Norway info, but then there aren't...

    Jun 30, 2024 at 3:35 AM
  5. KMO replied to the thread '23 XLE Software Update without Toyota App?.

    Manual says you need to be all signed up to get OTA updates. I've not seen any updates, but then I've not heard that there have been any...

    Jun 29, 2024 at 3:16 AM
  6. KMO replied to the thread Total Power for the 12v system for Gen 5 (Normal/AWD).

    Wouldn't you be best off running a mains-powered charger from one of the mains outlets? You will always get 1500W there.

    Jun 29, 2024 at 3:11 AM
  7. KMO replied to the thread I want to alert everyone of an issue with the auxiliary 12 volts battery in the new Prius prime 2024.

    I believe that's referring to this, issued this month: T-SB-0054-24 12V Auxiliary Battery Charge May Deplete When PHEV Charging Cable...

    Jun 27, 2024 at 3:22 PM
  8. KMO replied to the thread Is there a legitimate use for charge mode in the Prime?.

    Another way to look at it. From a user interface point of view, there are 5 possible demands for drag: N, D, B1, B2, B3. Lets say...

    Jun 26, 2024
  9. KMO replied to the thread Is there a legitimate use for charge mode in the Prime?.

    No you didn't - you answered something I hadn't asked about normal non-full-battery regen, and then went off begging the question again...

    Jun 26, 2024
  10. KMO replied to the thread Is there a legitimate use for charge mode in the Prime?.

    BTW, we do have reports over on this thread of someone who wanted to limit charging to 95% to stop their engine automatically starting...

    Jun 26, 2024
  11. KMO replied to the thread Is there a legitimate use for charge mode in the Prime?.

    You didn't answer the question. You've observed this, have you? I don't believe you have. I'm currently taking this with the level of...

    Jun 26, 2024
  12. KMO replied to the thread Is there a legitimate use for charge mode in the Prime?.

    This is an example of the of the "begging the question" fallacy in its true sense. "An argument's premises assume the truth of the...

    Jun 26, 2024
  13. KMO liked Trollbait's post in the thread Prius Prime cylinder wash-down potential issue.

    It isn't for the Primes. 5k Gen 3 Prime — Milky oil | PriusChat

    Jun 26, 2024
  14. KMO replied to the thread Is there a legitimate use for charge mode in the Prime?.

    But I bet that the change in visible behaviour is not explicit in the algorithms. In both systems you probably have the same condition...

    Jun 26, 2024
  15. KMO replied to the thread Is there a legitimate use for charge mode in the Prime?.

    Are there any G1 (ex-)owners who recall how B worked in the beginning? I believe in the past "B" may have prompted engine braking more...

    Jun 26, 2024