md3184 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 wow these are some great results! very encouraging...I have to admit I have had some reservations about my current MKZ hybrid order, but after reading many of the experiences here on this board, I am convinced that positive results like those you described are achievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbone19 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Wow I definitely don't seem to be able to get in EV mode nearly as much as I expected. I seem to go ICE as soon as I accelerate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolder Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) The Ford hybrid energy scheme is that whenever significant energy is required, they want the ICE to be on and providing it. Don't coax EV except at low speeds and when the HVB charge is above the normal level. The system does that already fairly well. Don't encourage EV during anything except minor traffic acceleration or low speeds. Any time you are using EV, you are less efficient than the ICE except at low speeds. Cold weather is the main factor making all the new owners get below EPA. There are lot's of other minor factors but low temperature and high speed are the largest. Edited December 31, 2012 by lolder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moushigo Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Some insight I just wanted to share, feel free to express opinion. Please watch near the end part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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