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RedDevil · 12-22-2013, 02:52 PM

Cobb used his 4 kW PHEV kit to get to 100 mpg.
I want a PHEV kit too, making it essential to retain heat; a eWAI could help heat the engine and with the electric backing its power use is not an issue.

Cobb is right about aggressive acceleration.
Accelerating moderately will have the Insight use EV boost even while not at WOT. Once at speed it goes into regen to make up for the power spent; some energy gets lost in the conversion.
Accelerating hard will have full boost for a very short time, so less regen.
Accelerating very gently uses no boost, this is what I aim for when possible.

Got a couple of free days after Christmas to try some out; spending the week at my inlaws, hopefully they keep the kids busy a bit. Had hoped to do some today but never got the chance, babysitting my Asperger son and daughter while my wife was in the choir singing. I can dream but my hands are tied.
With lots of time to think but little to act I must do the latter to max efficiency.

12-22-2013, 02:52 PM	#55 (permalink)
RedDevil Master EcoWalker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nieuwegein, the Netherlands Posts: 4,004 Red Devil - '11 Honda Insight Elegance Team Honda 90 day: 56.53 mpg (US) Thanks: 1,715 Thanked 2,252 Times in 1,458 Posts	Cobb used his 4 kW PHEV kit to get to 100 mpg. I want a PHEV kit too, making it essential to retain heat; a eWAI could help heat the engine and with the electric backing its power use is not an issue. Cobb is right about aggressive acceleration. Accelerating moderately will have the Insight use EV boost even while not at WOT. Once at speed it goes into regen to make up for the power spent; some energy gets lost in the conversion. Accelerating hard will have full boost for a very short time, so less regen. Accelerating very gently uses no boost, this is what I aim for when possible. Got a couple of free days after Christmas to try some out; spending the week at my inlaws, hopefully they keep the kids busy a bit. Had hoped to do some today but never got the chance, babysitting my Asperger son and daughter while my wife was in the choir singing. I can dream but my hands are tied. With lots of time to think but little to act I must do the latter to max efficiency. __________________ 2011 Honda Insight + HID, LEDs, tiny PV panel, extra brake pad return springs, neutral wheel alignment, 44/42 PSI (air), PHEV light (inop), tightened wheel nut. lifetime FE over 0.2 Gigameter or 0.13 Megamile. For confirmation go to people just like you. For education go to people unlike yourself.