Hello, I'm a new Prius owner and I have a question about the "Pulse and Glide" method. When gliding, do I have to press the accelerator slightly so that the display bar is within the first 1/4 of the EV area? If so, why is this better than just completely letter off the accelerator while coating? Thanks!
when you let off the accellerator, the car is regenerating electricity which slows you down and is not as efficient as gliding. try to keep it just to the right of line as you stated.
That makes sense. One more question, is the Pulse and Glide method effective at highway speeds (55MPH+)?
i don't use it, but there is some type of effective highway driving, super highway mode? hopefully someone will chime in or you can search the terms. i tend to drive the speed limit ata steady pace which yields 50-65 mpg's.
I believe this works best in Gen2 Prii, and Honda Civic Hybrids of similar vintage. It is sufficiently difficult in Gen3 that I don't bother.
At freeway speeds it is best to just maintain a steady speed. If you want to practice techniques at high speed learn DWL. Pulse & Glide doesn't work at speeds over 46mph in the GenIII or 42mph in the GenIII. DWL: Video Series: Driving for fuel economy: Driving with load (DWL) | Green Lights Hudson Valley Want to know more about Driving with Load (DWL)? - CleanMPG Forums
