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PIP does not charge the plug in battery while driving

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by benalexe, Sep 22, 2012.

  1. benalexe

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    This article was written in 2010, and refers to the pre production Plugin. The Plugin you could buy today has one large primary battery which can be recharged either by plugging into electricity or going downhill.
     
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    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    Old article being referenced as stated.
     
  5. John H

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    Why would you want to charge the HV battery with gasoline rather than a plug? While the Prius ICE is efficient, it is not that efficient.
     
  6. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    At least one poster has completely recharged his PIP HV Battery coming down off Donner Pass via regeneration. (7000 feet elevation)

    But yes, no point in charging it with gasoline.
     
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    What ever happened to the art of being human? You guys are turning into wretched old trolls.
    The PiP does not have 2 batteries.. rather 1 large pack. The car runs in EV mode when SoC is between 25% and 85%. Below 25% and the car will run in HV mode.
     
  8. John H

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    benalexe is not a troll, he is shopping for a PiP and trying to learn as much as he can. why do you think he is a troll?

    He leased a PiP today !
     
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    hey ... there's an echo .... echo ... echo
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    ain't nothing bad about regen ... you don't have to necessarily burn gas to get regen.

    SGH-I717R ? 2
     
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    explain please.
     
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    live at the top of a very high mountain then find someone to tow your pip back up there for free:ROFLMAO:
     
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    with a volt :)
     
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    if it's free......ok:D
     
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    Not calling him a troll .. calling the people who sent the nasty responses trolls.
     
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    let's all calm down here. ben, time to get a handle on yerself. we know you're excited, but you're a bit out of control.:)
     
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    It looked like you were calling Benalexe a troll since you were quoting his post. my appologies.
     
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    Point being.. we're all noobs at one time. I posted something on the standard Prius page and someone jumped down my throat. I know we are all in search of knowledge or something new.. But to be nasty.. not cool.
     
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    and still no gasoline. :)
     
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  20. dbcassidy

    dbcassidy Toyota Hybrid Nation, 8 Million Strong

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    You are again showing adverness to gas usage.

    No surprise there.

    DBCassidy