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

    I will certainly be able to know if my engine braking kicks in automatically, if it happens. I may have a tachometer by that time, but...

    Jul 2, 2024 at 3:59 PM

  2. Paul Gregory replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    Not my first Prius, but thanks for the info regardless. I suspect there is a little room for some extra charge, even when you show a...

    Jul 2, 2024 at 3:29 PM

  3. Paul Gregory replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    "At this point, you are the one owing the forum evidence of your contrarian claim." Claims? I'm making claims? Here's the claim I'm...

    Jul 2, 2024 at 12:50 PM

  4. Paul Gregory replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    I've always said that the car will use a bit of regen braking while coasting down a hill. But I don't know at what point that the...

    Jul 2, 2024 at 2:18 AM

  5. Paul Gregory replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    Engine braking is computer controlled. The switch activates the computer responsible for valve timing. The valve timing is variable due...

    Jul 2, 2024 at 12:20 AM

  6. Paul Gregory replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    Something never explained to me was at what speed does this automatic engine braking kick in? How does it know the speed limit? On the...

    Jul 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM

  7. Paul Gregory replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    If you could have posted that, none of this would have been necessary. I can't accept anecdotes alone. I will endeavor to provide...

    Jul 1, 2024 at 11:48 PM

  8. Paul Gregory replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    That's the point of what I'm doing here, but I don't agree that the burden of proof lies with me. The claim that engine braking occurs...

    Jul 1, 2024 at 11:40 PM

  9. Paul Gregory replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    I have my car plugged in right now. I have a big, long hill near here. If I can get to the top with a full battery, I can start down...

    Jul 1, 2024 at 11:17 PM

  10. Paul Gregory replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    Sorry, but that's all anecdotal. I just want to see it happen, so I can correct my mistake if I made one. Someone cast doubt on the...

    Jul 1, 2024 at 9:36 PM

  11. Paul Gregory replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    After all the research I've done, I'd certainly like to see how engine braking can occur autonomously in situations like a full battery....

    Jul 1, 2024 at 9:01 PM

  12. Paul Gregory replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    I certainly don't want to be wrong. I want to correct my mistake if I am, but where is the evidence that B mode engages automatically...

    Jul 1, 2024 at 8:29 PM

  13. Paul Gregory replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    Misunderstood, indeed.

    Jul 1, 2024 at 6:34 PM

  14. Paul Gregory replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    I don't care what you have hooked up to your Rav4. Mine is Prius, and it does exactly as I describe.

    Jul 1, 2024 at 6:16 PM

  15. Paul Gregory replied to the thread The most misunderstood aspect of the Toyota hybrid synergy drive system.

    I was trying to simplify my example. Two electric motors was not relevant. The main motor provides drive torque, while the other motor...

    Jul 1, 2024 at 4:29 PM
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