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      06-07-2023, 04:25 AM   #38
FlashMonkey929
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Originally Posted by enjay77 View Post
I find that approaching junctions at certain speeds it switched the the Battery (Mild Hybrid 48V, not PHEV) and turns off the engine so it almost waits to decide if you really wanted to press the accelerator or not. I feel if you drive a bit more aggressively this reduces. In sport mode, the battery doesn’t engage like this and the engine stays on so it is always ready to go no matter what.
It's too bad this doesn't work in Canada/US since we don't have a hybrid option. I feel like the throttle has been tuned the same on all cars and is optimized for the hybrids, and our gas motors are pretty much an afterthought.
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