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Old 08-28-2008, 09:02 AM   #6 (permalink)
MasterAlex
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
Coasting is still more energy efficient than regen. Regen is more efficient than friction braking.
well if you have a battery like mine you have to recharge it after you turn on the radio practically.

This goes back to that 100 hypermiling tips (the one about breaking) wouldn't it be more efficient to break and keep it charged then try and accelerate later while the car tries to recharge it?
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