Starting Engine from a Stop

Had a buddy ridding with me last night. He noticed the lurch from a stop where the ICE takes over. Asked me why I wasn't starting the engine prior to moving. I asked him what exactly he ment. Apparently you can start the ICE of most Hybrids by tapping on the gas. I tried it and yep, ICE starts right up.

I'm not sure this is common knowledge or not, So I figured a post couldn't hurt.

So:

1) Take foot off brake.
2) Give the gas pedal a quick tap, seems about 1/3rd of the travel (Engine...

Starting Engine from a Stop