Some suggestions for the power/MPG status display

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Old 12-03-2007, 08:27 AM
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Default Some suggestions for the power/MPG status display

Just in case someone at Ford is reading, I have some suggestions for improving the power and mileage status display:
  • On the moving bar graph, how about an option for each bar representing the last mile (or KM) instead of the last minute?
  • Show both electric motors instead of one "virtual" motor.
  • Show numeric current/voltage levels for the main power runs.
  • Percentage charge display on the battery (the green/white color doesn't do it for me.)
  • Display friction-brake usage (is this possible? I think it is possible to derive it even if there is no sensor.)
  • Numeric current MPG.
That's my current list. Anyone else have suggestions?
 
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Old 12-04-2007, 10:16 AM
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AGREE 100 per cent
 
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Old 12-04-2007, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MrCrank
Just in case someone at Ford is reading, I have some suggestions for improving the power and mileage status display:
  • On the moving bar graph, how about an option for each bar representing the last mile (or KM) instead of the last minute?
  • Show both electric motors instead of one "virtual" motor.
  • Show numeric current/voltage levels for the main power runs.
  • Percentage charge display on the battery (the green/white color doesn't do it for me.)
  • Display friction-brake usage (is this possible? I think it is possible to derive it even if there is no sensor.)
  • Numeric current MPG.
That's my current list. Anyone else have suggestions?
GREAT IDEAS!
 
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Old 12-04-2007, 09:44 PM
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You can have all that and more today, for a $169 "upgrade".

www.scangauge.com
 
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Old 12-05-2007, 04:02 AM
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Default Re: Some suggestions for the power/MPG status display

Also totalize standing time at stop lights when the ICE is off. I do not think this important energy saving information is part of the MPG equation!
 
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Old 12-05-2007, 04:54 AM
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Default Re: Some suggestions for the power/MPG status display

all good ideas. How about coolant temp and oil pressure?
 
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