[EscapingNJ]

Here’s my observation. I am not an expert but I turn off dual climate zone mode to get better gas mileage. I think the dual climate mode is just needed to reduce the number of driver/ passenger arguments. The cabin is so small and one person chooses 80F while the other chooses 76F, the net result is about 78F. No need to run two zones rather use the electricity to drive the wheels.

 

[EscapingNJ]

You and I view the world differently. You are the type of guy I want building my hybrid, eking out every last electron of power. I want the most efficient algorithm with the best artificial intelligence to reduce my operating costs without much input on my part. I think all hybrids do this well and I don’t think a conscientious human in the loop can improve efficiency significantly. There are too many variables to juggle like temperature, road conditions, head winds, tail winds, tires, and such things that I don’t know anything about. The driver can only steer, accelerate and brake. Some systems might be a little better than others but they are all pretty good. I bought the escape because I prefer the Ford system design.