csavage7 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I can't find a discussion thread about this announcement yesterday of a coming software update designed to improve the fuel efficiency, including allowing it to go into EV mode up to 85 mph and halving the time it will run the ICE when starting up with a cold engine. http://www.freep.com/article/20130716/BUSINESS0102/307160116/ford-hybrids-c-max-fusion-lincoln-mkz Is there a thread elsewhere and if so where, or let's start this one. It's interesting, the list of what the update will do. I wonder why they didn't do all this in the first place - is there some downside to the various steps they aren't disclosing? Among the calibration changes:■ The hybrids will automatically remain in electric-only mode to a top speed of 85 m.p.h., up from 62 m.p.h. now.■ Active grille shutters will close in cold weather or when the air conditioner is running to warm or cool the cabin faster, allowing the batteries to kick in sooner to run in electric mode.■ Fan speed will be reduced, requiring less fuel to operate.■ The engine will warm up 50% faster, which allows stop-start technology to work faster, saving fuel when the vehicle turns itself off when idled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazen Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/topic/2536-ford-to-offer-free-updates-to-boost-hybrid-vehicle-efficiency/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Closing this thread. Lets shift all discussions to: http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/topic/2536-ford-to-offer-free-updates-to-boost-hybrid-vehicle-efficiency/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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