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Driving a Hybrid Car
One of the most often quoted ways to increase the fuel efficiency is to use the brakes of hybrid cars in a correct way for fuel efficiency. Most hybrids use technology called "regenerative braking", a technology that allows the braking energy of the car to recharge the hybrid batteries, whenever the brakes are pressed. However, to maximize the recharging of batteries from regenerative braking, most hybrid cars enthusiasts recommend something called "pulse driving". This simply means that when you foresee a need to slow or stop, you should start braking gently and as early as possible. This method recovers the most braking energy for later use. According to this same method, if you brake too late and too hard, the mechanical brakes will override the regenerative braking, and simply turn the car's inertia into heat. Some also recommend accelerating to the required speed faster as a way to increase fuel efficiency. This is because the hybrid car engine is most efficient at higher speed and torque. Most also recommend taking full advantage of hybrid car computerized monitors which report how you are doing on fuel economy. This feedback can be used to aggressively improving your driving habits towards more a fuel economical way.
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