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Old 02-23-2021, 05:35 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Natalya View Post
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The Insight restarts the ICE with the IMA motor, but I HAVE to hit the gas pedal as well or else I'll wreck my transmission. I usually choose third gear. I might need to get up to 3000 RPM or so to match the engine so I can safely release the clutch.
One other option .. You could also combine FAS with IMA motor (MIMA or IMA-C&C) to rev up the ICE , without using any gasoline for the power/energy to do the ICE reving .. keeping zero gasoline flow the entire rev-up time .. once at desired RPM and in desired gear enter regen as desired.
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