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I think the point you are missing, is that there is a serious move afoot to convince people that diesels are clean. That they are just as...
Of course VW does not allow you to run higher than 5% BD without violating your warranty. Then there is the slight problem of where you would get...
Good summary, was about to write more or less the same thing :) I would just add that increasing the battery capacity has even been tried and...
The whole break even concept is pretty much useless in my opinion. Most people do not buy a vehicle based solely on gas cost. Comfort, safety,...
Just for the record, according to the DOE the 2004 Prius Payload capacity is 905 lbs. Not stellar, but about typical for a small to mid-sized car...
Would like to be there, but can't commit to any particular date at this time. Just had our second baby on Sunday and will have to play things by...
Very weird article. Also weird that there is a similar rose glasses tinged review of the Malibu hybrid written by another author linked off the...
I had actually been thinking of something along these lines. Seems like there will potentially be a huge market for an affordable hybrid...
Sorry, didn't realize this was your page! If you would like me to pull the photo just say the word! Nice page BTW. Were you part of the AZ EAA...
Blah, Blah Blah.... :blah: <!politically correct> Is it just me, or does this remind you of a guy who feels compelled to constantly remind...
Here's another piece for the archive, the official DOE test sheet: avt.inl.gov/pdf/fsev/eva/toyrav98.pdf (sorry can't link right now) Rob
I should also add that the anecdotal evidence is that they will last a very long time. There are a number of first gens up into the 1-200k+ range...
The batteries will slowly degrade over time. The link below is a DOE study on several early hybrids looking at exactly this issue:...
Sorry to dredge up an old thread, but I just wanted to mention that the fault is not entirely with Consumer Reports. The real problem is that...
Oh the humanity! Glad every one was ok, and everything turned out well! My guess is that location was key. The hood and hatch had plenty of...
Thanks for the trip report and pics! These are always fun to watch. Rob
In general the EV mode capability is even less relevant in a PHEV than it is in a regular Prius. By keeping the perceived SOC of the system high,...
Thats a very good presentation, thanks! As I understand it, its somewhat arbitrary and is even different between metric and english unit...
I'll just chime in and say what I think you've already deduced. This would be a great deal for someone who has the funds available and/or tech...
I would be 100% yes, but cannot commit the funds at this time. I am sold on the product, and I think at $6500 this is a steal! Just don't have...
