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"3D" <nospam@spam.com> wrote in message
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> "Ray O" <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote in message
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>> "Francois" <frangagn@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
>> news:1154611655.735871.8230@s13g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...[color=darkred]
>>> >
>>>> That's odd. Hybrids typically do better in the city and lower on the
>>>> hiway.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Yep! That's why I'm puzzled... I know the thing can do very well, I've
>>> seen it, but inconsistently.
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Use the recommended cheapest fuel. You bought it to save money, right?
>>>>
>>>
>>> At the cost of the HH, I'm not sure I saved much money anyways.... lol!
>>>
>>> But I certainly bought it for fun! How much fun can you get per gallon?
>>>
>>> FG
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>> Applying the brakes will charge your battery while coasting does not.
>> Check out that part in your owner's manual.
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>> Ray O
>> (correct punctuation to reply)
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> I believe that is wrong. I have one of the Highlander Hybrids and while I
> only have about 3000 miles on it, I love it. There is a graphic indicator
> on the dash that shows a battery, engine and wheels. Arrows point to
> where
> the power is coming from or going to. If I am coasting, it indicates that
> the battery is being charged, which makes sense.
>
> You can notice a big change from a regular car when coasting. The engine
> braking that you would get in a normal car is going to the battery and not
> the wheels and the car doesn't slow down as quickly. It is something
> that
> you really have to get used to or you will approach intersections much
> quicker than you would normally anticipate.[/color]

It looks like regenerative charging occurs whether coasting or braking, with
braking providing slightly more charging.
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Ray O
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