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    Prime may start ICE in EV mode if Windshield Defogger switched on

    GT4Prius - I read the same thing and was also concerned because I plan to purchase a Prime. I reread Danny's report from Japan and then I...
    Post by: Allannde, Nov 6, 2016 in forum: Prime Technical Discussion
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    Prius Prime Dimensions Comparison

    You are very clear and complete. The confusion is troubling to me even though we are still talking about an inch off difference overall which can...
    Post by: Allannde, Sep 4, 2016 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Prius Prime Dimensions Comparison

    Tideland - You do not give your source for this graph. I focused on the ground clearance. The Toyota online brochure for the 2016 Prius gives 5.1"...
    Post by: Allannde, Sep 4, 2016 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Consumer Reports Pegs Prime EV Range at 28 Miles

    John It felt like I was doing education when I had a Zap car. When I got a Prius and then a PIP, it seemed like no one cared any more. The best...
    Post by: Allannde, Aug 17, 2016 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Consumer Reports Pegs Prime EV Range at 28 Miles

    I understand what you re saying but I suspect that the "unwashed masses" do not. There is marketing/education yet to do for the driving habits of...
    Post by: Allannde, Aug 16, 2016 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Consumer Reports Pegs Prime EV Range at 28 Miles

    Here we are talking about selectable EV, heat pumps and the ability to charge on the fly while it is reported that most buyers do not even "get"...
    Post by: Allannde, Aug 16, 2016 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Consumer Reports Pegs Prime EV Range at 28 Miles

    The cars are clearly labeled "Prototype" at the show. I have lived around Japanese folks (Hawaii) and owned three Toyotas over 11years including...
    Post by: Allannde, Aug 16, 2016 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Consumer Reports Pegs Prime EV Range at 28 Miles

    Someone posted before the delay was announced that production of the Prime would start on September 30. If that is still operative there seem to...
    Post by: Allannde, Aug 16, 2016 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Consumer Reports Pegs Prime EV Range at 28 Miles

    I will too. I am ready to hear any ideas about when we will hear about the production model including price.
    Post by: Allannde, Aug 16, 2016 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Consumer Reports Pegs Prime EV Range at 28 Miles

    I have eyes too. I saw the prototype of the gen 1 PHEV "took up valuable hatch space" but the production model did not. What makes you so sure...
    Post by: Allannde, Aug 16, 2016 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Consumer Reports Pegs Prime EV Range at 28 Miles

    If the Prime is a "halo car" and Toyota is testing the market, that is that is both responsible and good for its future. The question remains,...
    Post by: Allannde, Aug 14, 2016 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Consumer Reports Pegs Prime EV Range at 28 Miles

    Now look to the future. Nothing is forever. My first car (a 1933 Chev) had an ICE, a transmission, two bench seats and four doors. You learned to...
    Post by: Allannde, Aug 14, 2016 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Consumer Reports Pegs Prime EV Range at 28 Miles

    There is something really basic going on in this conversation. One could get the idea from it that there is just one auto market and it has...
    Post by: Allannde, Aug 13, 2016 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Prius Prime launch again delayed!

    Pocket disco - I well remember the rollout of the original Prius PHEV. I do not have a fond recall. I have to say that this has been a fine car...
    Post by: Allannde, Aug 4, 2016 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Prius Prime launch again delayed!

    When I looked carefully the Gen4 Prius at the local dealer, I was impressed at the available room. This was an upscale version and it did not have...
    Post by: Allannde, Aug 3, 2016 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)