Oct 22, 2014 · By using B mode, you are throwing energy away in engine compression that would otherwise be recovered. i.e. B mode results in worse fuel consumption than not using B mode. …

Nov 25, 2012 · Further, since B mode forces the use of engine braking, it forces wasted energy. Careful braking where you maximize the regenerated current, without pinning the needle, …

Jun 15, 2012 · As to the recharge rate to the battery being higher or lower in B mode than when braking in D mode with a less than fully charged battery, This quote seems to explain the …

May 31, 2021 · I have two issues with B mode... 1. It took me a while to figure out that you can't activate cruise control in B mode. It's in the manual but you have to search to find it. At first I …

Oct 28, 2019 · I didn't see a thread on this, so forgive me if there is. My 2020 Corolla is the first time I've seen an automatic with this B, downshifting gear. Exactly how/when is the best way …

Dec 29, 2024 · Normally, you use B mode as classic engine brake in conventional cars. Rolling down the hill, slowing down before intersection, or before going into tight curve. It does charge …

Nov 8, 2023 · Regen only works most efficiently while braking. The other method is while the engine idles. Lastly, under acceleration at a higher speed w/ electric drive disengaged it can …

Nov 21, 2018 · We've had this same problem for the last 6 months. Every once in a while it decided not to start and gave us the "Hybrid won't start, put in P" message.

Dec 4, 2023 · Just bought a Grand Highlander Hybrid Max. I live in Colorado and do mountain descents weekly. I would appreciate a discussion on how best to use the regeneration to slow …