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NeilBlanchard · 10-20-2010, 08:08 PM

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Okay, this gets pretty convoluted -- the genset in mode #3 does charge the battery; but only to maintain the "buffer" state. Look at the second video around 4:50.

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NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	Exclusive Video: Want to Know EXACTLY How the Chevy Volt Powertrain Works? \| PluginCars.com Okay, this gets pretty convoluted -- the genset in mode #3 does charge the battery; but only to maintain the "buffer" state. Look at the second video around 4:50. __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/ Last edited by NeilBlanchard; 10-20-2010 at 08:19 PM..