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redpoint5 · 10-28-2017, 02:46 PM

You won't get noticeably better fuel economy doing this. The main reason to have the battery is to capture braking energy and allow the vehicle to turn off when stopped. Being able to drive a little more in EV isn't going to improve fuel economy.

10-28-2017, 02:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
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