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Discussion in 'Prius c Fuel Economy' started by reefglue, Jul 17, 2012.

  1. reefglue

    reefglue New Member

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    any idea what rpm that would be for a brink acceleration
     
    #1 reefglue, Jul 17, 2012
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    It would depend on the SoC of the HV battery.

    If you floored it, I believe it'll run the ICE up to the redline. It does on my Gen 2.
     
    #2 cwerdna, Jul 17, 2012
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    You hit it briefly, stay there for about 3 to 5 seconds, then back way off.
     
    #3 john1701a, Jul 17, 2012
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    i only do about 1600 ok than maybe that would help some
     
    #4 reefglue, Jul 17, 2012
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    The max for the GenII was 2200rpm or below (approx). for efficient acceleration. On the GenIII it is even lower. I am not sure what it is for the c but I would think it wouldn't be too much different than the GenII except the c is lighter so maybe lower rpm? This assumes you are talking about brisk efficient acceleration and not just brisk for the sake of being fast. lol
     
    #5 F8L, Jul 18, 2012
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    I always viewed that as the most efficient, longer approach. With brisk, you're already up to the desired speed in just a few seconds... and no one would ever claim you were holding up traffic.

    Taking advantage of the engine is what I've always done, with each of the "generations" of Prius. The resulting MPG was always great. I don't see why that wouldn't work with c as well.
     
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    How do you know your rpm?
     
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    I agree with you, John. I was just pointing out the most efficient method so that people know there is a distinction between the two methods. Obviously the faster way is more pleasing for everyone around you. :)
     
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    Where is 2200 on the HSI?
     
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    Mash the gas long enough and you'll get to 4800 rpm. That might be a bit much in city traffic.

    I would think it would be whatever you need for the situation, ignoring/regardless whatever rpm you are at. Could be 1800, could be 2200, might even be 3300.

    (EDIT) A quick check at lunch saw 3200-3800 rpms for many of the quick accels to PSL. For where I drive, anyway. These were from very slow to 40-45 mph runs.
     
    #11 Mr Incredible, Jul 18, 2012
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