TheVirtualTim
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- Tim
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I got to meet some of the folks behind the @Ford Motor Company today ... a really cool experience.
Also, I got to see one of these in person for the first time -- surprising because living in Dearborn I'm really surprised I haven't seen one on the roads around town (I saw several Mach-E's before they came out.)
This is a truck used for marketing (not assigned to anyone like a management car) ... F-150 Lighting in Platinum trim with all the extras. Pretty cool and impressive. I didn't get to go for a ride, but I think those who have one on order will be pretty happy.
Also, I got to meet Donna Dickson (Mach-E Chief Engineer) in person for the first time. She sat in my car and we talked about it at length.
She did offer a helpful tip for those who worry about the miles/kWh rating. I'll paraphrase because I wont recall word-for-word.
If you are a person who routinely charges to 100% ... but don't technically *need* that 100% ... you'd be better off to limit the charging to get higher efficiency.
There were some hints about things to come. But I'm not sure what I can share ... so I'd prefer to keep private anything that may have been shared in confidence.
Also, I got to see one of these in person for the first time -- surprising because living in Dearborn I'm really surprised I haven't seen one on the roads around town (I saw several Mach-E's before they came out.)
This is a truck used for marketing (not assigned to anyone like a management car) ... F-150 Lighting in Platinum trim with all the extras. Pretty cool and impressive. I didn't get to go for a ride, but I think those who have one on order will be pretty happy.
Also, I got to meet Donna Dickson (Mach-E Chief Engineer) in person for the first time. She sat in my car and we talked about it at length.
She did offer a helpful tip for those who worry about the miles/kWh rating. I'll paraphrase because I wont recall word-for-word.
One of the reasons to avoid charging above 90% (unless you need the range) has to do with the car's ability to leverage regenerative braking. When the battery is at (or near) 100%, it is harder to push electrons into it. As a result, the regenerative braking is less efficient with a full battery and you'll see a lower miles/kWh rating (particularly in stop & go driving when regen is really useful.)
If you limit charging to 90%, you've left some room to make regenerative braking more efficient. (I cap mine at 80%)
Also, it will tend to be more efficient (better rating) on longer drives rather than short trips.
If you are a person who routinely charges to 100% ... but don't technically *need* that 100% ... you'd be better off to limit the charging to get higher efficiency.
There were some hints about things to come. But I'm not sure what I can share ... so I'd prefer to keep private anything that may have been shared in confidence.
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