Overly anxious to fill up

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Sfcyclist, Apr 17, 2013.

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  1. wesayso

    wesayso Member

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    Why is B mode any different than using the brakes?
     
    #41 wesayso, May 10, 2013
  2. Chaloney

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    B mode engages the gas engine to use its friction to waste energy to slow you down to avoid over-doing the regen on a long downhill when you have excess momentum to waste. Otherwise it wastes energy you want to use to keep your car moving.
     
    #42 Chaloney, May 10, 2013
  3. Sfcyclist

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    No "B" mode in achieving the 49.3mpg.
     
    #43 Sfcyclist, May 10, 2013
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