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Unnecessary internal combustion idling

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by kumputer, Feb 19, 2013.

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kumputer New Member

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2012 Prius Plug-in

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lensovet said: ↑

lol.
as bisco said, how long ICE remains running is a factor of what mode you have selected (ECO/Normal/PWR) and the temperature of the engine (or more precisely the coolant).
if you get an OBDII adapter+Torque or a ScanGauge you can monitor these values directly and see for yourself.

the excess regen bleed is, i suspect, simply an oversight and carryover from the regular hybrid version. there, it is very unlikely that (a) traction battery is fully charged AND (b) engine is cold, so spinning up the ICE to "burn off" excess energy is not a problem.
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I think I see what you mean. I guess I just have to hit the button a mile early.

#21 kumputer, Feb 20, 2013

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