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Originally Posted by Nerys
My objective would be to have enough Electric power to get to say 30-35mph engine off. this way as I come to a stop I can put it in neutral and turn off the gasoline engine for the entire coast slow down. wait at the light AND acceleration back to 35mph or so before restarting the gas engine and turning off the electric engine.
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Actually accelerating should be gas only, that is where you can run at bsfc peak (and you don't want to have to buy a motor/batteries that can accelerate your car up to 35mph)
It is when you are cruising that this would have the biggest impact I think, you get up to speed, throw the switch/lever/both/whatever and you get to lift up on the throttle a tiny bit for a while.