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Old 01-10-2010, 12:34 AM   #32 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RobertSmalls View Post
I think the right way to do that in the CVT is with gentle action on the skinny pedal, so as to keep RPM's down.

Off topic: the 2010 Insight's "EV mode" still has the gas engine rotating, but with all 8 valves closed to reduce, but not eliminate, frictional losses in the engine.
To continue off-topic (briefly) I have been searching for more details (without success) on how this engine works. Is there a good source you recommend? Thx...

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