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    Over revving at 70mph

    Thanks. I have done a bit of research on Parallel and Series Hybrid set ups. I agree, very clever. But do other HS PHEV owners experience such high RPM's at cruising speeds? I could live with the engine firing up at 2000rpm to charge the battery, which would be far less intrusive than thrashing...
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    Over revving at 70mph

    I believe that is the case with the ZS, not in the HS PHEV. I can not possibly accept that in HEV mode on a motorway cruising at 70mph, the engine should be screaming at 4000rpm to charge a battery. This is constant and my fuel economy drops to 18mpg. This is neither economical or effective...
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    Over revving at 70mph

    Hi. I bought my MG HS PHEV 4 weeks ago. I started to have trouble when driving on a flat or slight decline where the engine in HEV mode would sit a 3000rpm. Even when letting go of the accelerator the engine would not change gear. I have since taken the car back to the main dealer who...
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