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Low Battery engine behaviour

Discussion in 'Prius c Technical Discussion' started by Species5618w, Aug 2, 2013.

  1. Mo G

    Mo G Member

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    I'm in Dallas as well. Headed home now, from Hickory Creek(between Lewisville and Denton) to Arlington.
     
  2. priusrick

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    I work in Addison about to head home to Las Colinas. Small world.
     
  3. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    When the battery is charged by the engine it lowers MPG, the car is hoping it can charge via regenerative braking, which does not lower MPG.
     
  4. Andyprius1

    Andyprius1 Senior Member

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    I was shocked to find that I could NOT do a force/ recharge with the 2012 PIP. So each Prius model is different. It's too bad as Toyota should retain the good features on all their models.


    Apologies, the 2012 PIP CANNOT BE FORCE-CHARGED, PERHAPS THE basic battery portion can AFTER the EV charge is depleted. I have never had a occasion or need to try it.