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Yes, it'll be good to see what an EcoModder can do with the new Insight. Even though it's brand new, I hope you do decide to slap on some plexiglass and coroplast. Maybe some body-colored rear wheel skirts?
That's very good mileage for this kind of weather. I don't know about the 2010 Insight, but my 2000 has the same battery chemistry, and IMA is unimpressive in single-digit °F weather. Regenerative braking is so weak I mostly just DWB instead, and the battery's usable capacity is tiny. I still need regen to run 12V loads, so I allow it to regen in the background while the engine is warming up, so it warms up faster.
Good luck with yours, and post with your findings as you figure out how to drive a CVT IMA.
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