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    What I don't like about the Prius Prime

    How is it possible that this PiP weighs 300 lbs more with such a small battery?
    Post by: MattNiem, Mar 24, 2016 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Winter heating up before work

    I've waited few minutes, and I have to turn it on to see something :) Temperatures have been -15 to -30 celsius.
    Post by: MattNiem, Jan 23, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Winter heating up before work

    How does automatic climate control work in Prius after cold start? I have problem with it in Lexus CT, fan won't run at all and I have to manually...
    Post by: MattNiem, Jan 23, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2016 Prius Product Info

    Has eAWD version more ground clearance? Ultra smooth CVT is very good in winter conditions with just FWD, but small ground clearance has been an...
    Post by: MattNiem, Nov 19, 2015 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Hydrogen Fuel Cells Are Becoming Too Big to Ignore

    Good analysis. Imports from Sweden are mainly nuclear and hydro, there's some wind power too. Russian imports are mainly nuclear and thermal....
    Post by: MattNiem, Nov 17, 2015 in forum: Fuel Cell Vehicles
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    Hydrogen Fuel Cells Are Becoming Too Big to Ignore

    You guys live in much warmer climate than I do, in here people have special fire proof rooms for heating system in their houses. And some are...
    Post by: MattNiem, Nov 16, 2015 in forum: Fuel Cell Vehicles
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    Hydrogen Fuel Cells Are Becoming Too Big to Ignore

    I think you don't understand what those are about. With millions of these FC units one creates a virtual CHP-powerplant. Normal gas combined cycle...
    Post by: MattNiem, Nov 15, 2015 in forum: Fuel Cell Vehicles
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    WANTED: Newest technology for future Prii

    That doesn't work very well with high EGR flow, port injection keeps intake valves clean.
    Post by: MattNiem, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    engine oil went dry

    Well, if ICE sits unused for a long time, there could occur corrosion / piston ring jamming to cylinder wall. These modern engines have different...
    Post by: MattNiem, Jun 27, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    engine oil went dry

    Has anyone seen a case of oil burning 3rd gen which isn't 2010 model? Toyota Prius Problems | CarComplaints.com On this page all are 2010s...
    Post by: MattNiem, Jun 27, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    engine oil went dry

    1 quart per 3300 miles isn't very bad. You could try heavier oil grades (maybe low ash?) to extend catalytic converter lifespan..
    Post by: MattNiem, Jun 27, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Oil Consumption Problem -- Dealer thinks piston issue -- anyone else experience this?

    Toyota Prius Problems | CarComplaints.com All 12 oil consumption complaints concern model year 2010? Was there a problem with piston supplier or...
    Post by: MattNiem, Jun 22, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Portland OR in an CT200h, NX300h or (2015) Prius?

    Prius has lower drag coefficient, it increases MPG. CT has more sophisticated rear suspension which explains better handling I think.
    Post by: MattNiem, May 27, 2015 in forum: Lexus Hybrids and EVs
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    Thieves stealing Hybrid Batteries in SF !!?

    Well I hope that there isn't such demand for batteries that this phenomenon becomes epidemic.
    Post by: MattNiem, May 20, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Thieves stealing Hybrid Batteries in SF !!?

    So you have keyless go system which can be cracked with signal amplifier, and a battery worth of 1,200 usd in the trunk. This isn't ideal...
    Post by: MattNiem, May 20, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum