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Old 13 Oct 2007, 08:30 am
Sally W Sally W is offline
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Default How can I charging the battery in a Civic Hybrid by braking?

I am anxious not to have to drive aimlessly on the freeway to charge my battery. I have had one suggestion of putting the car in park and reving the engine to 3500 to get a charge. I found this only provides a partial charge. Someone else informed me that Honda is correct in saying that the battery charges when the brake is engaged. Can I go to the top of a long hill in the City by the Bay and and ride the brake to the bottom and expect to get a battery charge? How many times can I do this without having to replace some part in the brakes? Which technique is better for the environment?Edit question. How can I charge...
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