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Old 12-15-2012, 10:03 AM   #4 (permalink)
bennelson
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Been playing with both.

There's plenty of 45 mph roads in my area, so the EV switch doesn't help much with those, as it kicks out at 34 mph.

I was doing multiple stops yesterday, and was able to go full EV for a trip between the grocery store and the take-out place.

In this weather, you do need the engine to go through a full warm-up at some point or another. Kristin had driven the car earlier in the day.

But no, this wasn't just driving around with the EV switch on the whole time. It's keeping up with normal traffic in 25 & 45 MPH zones and a short stretch of freeway.

I like the new full grill block too! Keeping the heat in the engine makes a big difference!
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