How is the fuel consumption of Corolla Hybrid when idling with air conditioning on?
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Corolla Hybrid does not consume much fuel when idling with air conditioning on. The Corolla Hybrid is equipped with automatic air conditioning, which helps save fuel and reduces power loss when the air conditioning is in use. Here are some details about car air conditioning: 1. The temperature of the car air conditioning should be appropriate: The interior temperature should be maintained between 18°C and 25°C. Prolonged use of air conditioning can cause wear and tear to the cooling system, as the air conditioning is a heavy load on the engine, which itself is a heat source. In hot weather, this can reduce the efficiency of the air conditioning. Therefore, it is advisable not to use the air conditioning for too long at a time. If the interior temperature has reached a comfortable level, you can turn off the air conditioning and turn it back on after a while. 2. Do not smoke in the car with the air conditioning on: Smoking in the car can cause smoke to accumulate, irritating the eyes and respiratory system, which is harmful to health. If you must smoke, adjust the air conditioning ventilation control to the "exhaust" position to expel the smoke from the car. Avoid resting or sleeping for long periods in a stationary car with the air conditioning on.
I've been driving a Corolla Hybrid for several years, and it's indeed much more fuel-efficient than traditional gasoline cars when idling with the AC on. This car has a hybrid system where the engine basically doesn't run at idle, mainly relying on the battery to power the AC. The engine only starts to recharge when the AC compressor kicks in and the battery level drops. Fuel consumption is about 0.1 to 0.2 liters per minute. Running the AC does increase fuel consumption slightly, but overall it's still much lower than gasoline cars that keep burning fuel continuously. Remember not to idle too long in parking lots or traffic jams, as frequent engine starts or battery depletion can actually waste fuel. I've tested that running the AC for half an hour consumes about 0.5 liters of fuel. I usually turn on the recirculation mode before driving to reduce the load. It's recommended to regularly check the AC system and battery health to save even more fuel, which is cost-effective and environmentally friendly in the long run.
