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Originally Posted by xavi
On flat roads, I DWL, but didn't find the best LOD acceleration and best shift point...
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I like a smooth, quiet technique, so I tend to accelerate at pretty light loads and shift very early, like 1.5k RPM in city driving. I realize it's not the most efficient engine operation, but I think acceleration style is just about the least important thing to focus on (except when you're trying to pulse & glide). I will accelerate faster on an open road.
It's all the other stuff that counts the most: minimizing brake use, killing the engine and coasting in N where appropriate, etc.
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Considering the pumping loses reduction, and eco cam operation of our engine, you think is best to pull fast/high load to get to cruising speed sooner, or to pull with low load? shifting at 2k? 2.5k rpms?
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I'm not convinced the savings of the eco profile are worth the penalty of fast acceleration. It's certainly not a ~33%% gain like lean burn in a gen. 1 Insight. Also, once in 3rd gear, I can accelerate on the eco profile.
I may try again to get test data with the eco profile on/off, but because of the cruise control problem, I really need another set of eyes & fingers in the car to do it right (safely).