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Originally Posted by Harold
Run that by me again! Force charge a Prius by applying the brake and hold the throttle down? Are you at a stand still when you do this and how much gas do you give it?? H
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Yes, that is done while stopped. Usually 1/4 to 1/2 throttle is about right for that procedure.
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Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian
Don't bother. It didn't actually save any gas. It only gives a huge number if you ignore the gas used to force a high SOC.
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Andrew is right, it doesn't save any gas really. As I mentioned earlier, at best it's a wash/break even situation.