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Old 05-05-2010, 10:27 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ericbecky View Post
In the current set up there isn't really a true EV mode. Basically if I'm using the electric motor the gas engine is always idling. I haven't taken time to confirm that there is a way to go with a fuel pump cut switch. Not sure if that would harm anything?
If your foot is not on the throttle, and the car is in gear and moving, no fuel is being used, but you'd need MIMA to activate the electric motor. It's only idling if it's not in gear. You can also use Forced Auto Stop, but I don't think you can use MIMA then.

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