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Yeah we noticed an interesting change in the hybrid Toyota's. I've had two in my life so far, the Prius and the hybrid Camry. In both of those, the display that
by senectus1 6y ago
Yeah we noticed an interesting change in the hybrid Toyota's.
I've had two in my life so far, the Prius and the hybrid Camry. In both of those, the display that shows the battery charge can go from no bars to full bars.
In the NEW versions of the hybrids, they never go to no bars or full bars, and a toyota rep told us they made that software change because new owners were ringing up and asking if they need to do something to stop the car over charging (because it was showing full bars).
This sort of "presumptive tail wagging the dog" bullshit needs to stop. Manufacturers need to show us real data not the Fischer Price data.
- mjevans 6y agoYes real data, but also real controls. Day to day it should do a partial charge, like 90-95% of most cells. There should also be a 'road trip' or similar charge mode that intentionally goes to 100% full charge on everything in concurrence with planning to actually drive for a long distance that might need the full capacity. It should be made more clear that this road trip mode spends battery life.
- senectus1 6y agoI mean.. in a hybrid I dont care. I want the car to control it, but I want to know that it's being controlled. If the car fuel economy is getting worse I will use the data feedback to collate anecdotal evidence to deliver to my mechanic. I might pay a visit to my mechanic sooner if I see strange behavior. I t might save me money, it might save a life.... but with a fake ass dashboard feeding me bullshit readings It's not in the slightest bit useful.