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Originally Posted by Blacktree
But it would be nice to have a switch or a button to force the gas engine off.
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There is. In other markets the car has an "EV MODE" switch, and it kills the ICE when you hit it.
It functions essentially like a conventional kill switch in a non-hybrid.
ps2fixer: you should do that mod, since much of your driving is short trips. You've noticed after it first fires up, the engine will not stop until it reaches a certain operating temperature AND you've come to a complete stop. The EV mode kill switch lets you take more control & save more fuel.
Adding a DIY EV Mode switch was a surprisingly effective MPG gain on my 2004 Prius. Made a noticeable improvement in short trip driving.
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https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthre...tml#post499778