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I'd love to start a poll on this question.
Some of us live in areas like Arizona, Texas, southern California, etc., and need the air conditioner. Coming into work sweaty is not an option. Having said that, I try to find a way to use the A/C without it making too big a hit on my MPG.
I am constantly toggling the A/C switch. I turn off the A/C during acceleration, on during deceleration and down hills. In general, I use the A/C when the batteries are charging, off when the assist is on. In the afternoons, I leave it on at crusing speed since the outdoor temperature is 95 F (35 C) or more during Texas summers.
This is probably more wear-and-tear on the air conditioner and other parts, but I hope it reduces the milage penality.
Anyone else do this?
Some of us live in areas like Arizona, Texas, southern California, etc., and need the air conditioner. Coming into work sweaty is not an option. Having said that, I try to find a way to use the A/C without it making too big a hit on my MPG.
I am constantly toggling the A/C switch. I turn off the A/C during acceleration, on during deceleration and down hills. In general, I use the A/C when the batteries are charging, off when the assist is on. In the afternoons, I leave it on at crusing speed since the outdoor temperature is 95 F (35 C) or more during Texas summers.
This is probably more wear-and-tear on the air conditioner and other parts, but I hope it reduces the milage penality.
Anyone else do this?