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Sneak Peak at Russia's New Lada Vesta-Based Electric Car
The Vesta EV, built on the same platform as the company's new flagship sedan, the Lada Vesta, is equipped with a 60kW electric motor, which offers the equivalent of about 82 hp and has a battery capacity of 25 kilowatt-hours. The car's motor will allow the 1.4 metric ton sedan to go from 0-100 km/h in 15.5 seconds, and reach a top speed of 140 km/h.
Spark of Genius: Sneak Peak at Russia's New Lada Vesta-Based Electric CarJamesBurke Jul 27, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,230 Likes: 0 Replies: 2 -
Tideland Prius Jul 26, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 788 Likes: 0 Replies: 0
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Tideland Prius Jul 26, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 798 Likes: 0 Replies: 0
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Tideland Prius Jul 26, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,070 Likes: 0 Replies: 3
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Tideland Prius Jul 26, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 919 Likes: 0 Replies: 0
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Rental Agency HOV stickers
I need to repair my Prius plug-in for minor damage on the back side door and fender. All 3 auto body shops want 2 weeks to repair even Toyota. Although they rent Plugins but none has the HOV sticker I need to get on the car pool lane. What is bad is they can't save 1 sticker and I was told it is technically illegal to drive with 3 stickers AND i have to remove all 4 stickers and send them to Sacramento which will replace them MAYBE in 4 months according to other blogs. Does anyone know a rental agency that rents cars with HOV stickers..green ones in OC or near LAX? -
C/D tested the new Volt, anyone knows the results?
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 7.5 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 24.8 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 7.7 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 3.2 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 5.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 16.1 sec @ 85 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 102 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 190 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.84 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA combined driving, gasoline only: 42 mpg
EPA combined driving: 106 MPGe
EPA driving range, battery only: 53 miles
C/D observed range, battery only (suburban/highway): 53/45 mpg
C/D observed total range: 490 miles
C/D observed: 59 MPGe
It's quite fast in 7.5 second to finish 0~60mile. other performances are also ok
does anyone know these two results meaning? why the observed range unit is mpg? and 59 MPGe is for fuel only or electricity only or mixed gas and electricity?
C/D observed range, battery only (suburban/highway): 53/45 mpg
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Hyundai Ioniq & Niro Spied!
The silver one is probably the hybrid (base 15" eco-spoke alloys). The blue and grey ones are most likely PHEVs. All of them have the base halogen projector headlights.Tideland Prius Jul 24, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,043 Likes: 0 Replies: 2 -
Used EVs and Hybrids
Source: Used Car Buyers Charged Up about EVs and Hybrids | TheDetroitBureau.com
Looking for a good used car? Well, if you find a hybrid or an EV you like, don’t dawdle on buying it because it’ll be off the lot before you know it.
According to iSeeCars.com, five of the top 10 fastest selling used cars in the U.S. in the first half of this year were hybrids or full electrics, including the top three movers. Perhaps even more astonishing, only one of the top 10 is an American car.
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Jul 23, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 3,042 Likes: 1 Replies: 31 -
What Drives Us Podcast - #194 Tony Takeover - What Drives Us
Tony My topic compliments of Philip Barclay Mark Bolt EV production confirmed for October Spark EV to remain & Volt upgrades and face lift for 2019 Russell Even if we had autopilot, who really wants it? Unintended consequences and static law in an evolving world CR calls for Tesla to disable autopilot The failure of FCA, dumping Dart to make more Jeeps
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It's the time to hold a spectacular Hybrid Comparison. Now!
every contender is on the table.
those midsize sedans with hybrid powertrain.
accord
camry
fusion
malibu
sonata
really want to see a comparison of their performance, efficiency and so on.
we can set some criteria for hybrid midsize sedan test.
performance, 0~100km accelerate, 60~100, 80~120 or 130 km/hour accelerate
fueleconomy, real world mpg in city, freeway and so on
driving dynamic, throttle response, brake feel , steering feel, suspension and so on -
New Ford Bio-Plastic
Source: Ford Using Tequila Producer Jose Cuervo’s Agave Plants to Meet Sustainability Goals
Ford Motor Co. is tapping into tequila producer Jose Cuervo’s discarded agave plant fibers for lightweighting and sustainability goals.
Agave plants, used in tequila production, take at least seven years to mature. The fibers are typically used as compost or in papermaking. Ford is working with Jose Cuervo on another goal: to turn discarded agave plant fibers into bioplastic parts for Ford vehicles.
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The work with Jose Cuervo is in the research stage and there’s no timeline for bioplastic production, Ford said.
Hummm, almost quitting time. I'll help ...
Bob Wilson
ps. No one is suggesting driving after helping in the 'research.'bwilson4web Jul 20, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,170 Likes: 0 Replies: 6 -
Tideland Prius Jul 19, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 17,030 Likes: 0 Replies: 198
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Prius’ Best Days in Rearview Mirror?
Here's the article from this thread: Anyone willing to be interviewed? | PriusChat
Tideland Prius Jul 19, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 910 Likes: 1 Replies: 1 -
54.5 mpg target is off the table, U.S. regulators say
Surprised this hasn't been posted yet.
54.5 mpg target is off the table, U.S. regulators say
Title pretty much says it. Low gas prices with increased popularity of trucks and crossovers is sited for a new target of 50 to 53 mpg in the draft Technical Assessment Report from the EPA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and California Air Resources Board.
There is 60 days for the public to comment one it.Trollbait Jul 19, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 4,790 Likes: 0 Replies: 42 -
Honda Accord Hybrid Returns To U.S.
At dealers as of last month.
Various reviews coming out today from a Honda press event in Napa, CA last week.
Here's mine:
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FCA Pacifica Plugin Hybrid Updates...
Well, from my contact who recently saw the Pacifica Hybrid (which is exciting in my world...maybe until you hear this information).
- 8 seat option confirmed.
- Moonroof option unknown at the moment.
- There is a delay...looking at a January release now.
- There will be a trim worth $55k (lol Wth!) - he's not sure what trim.
- The Pacifica Plugin Hybrid was seen but not driven, no one got to drive it.
Ok...so I have a huge problem with the markup. If the base model is $30k, and there's a ton of battery power, doesn't it make sense to raise it $10-$15k?
In an ideal world the incentives should bring it down close to the base model of a non plugin (hybrid) version.
IE, hopefully the Prime is only $1-2k above the Prius price after incentives.
$55k is like...uhh $20k short of a Tesla? I sure hope it won't be that price.inferno Jul 15, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 2,868 Likes: 0 Replies: 15 -
Las Vegas HOV
Hey guys,
I am going to move to Las Vegas. I will need another car. Thinking about a Prius. Noticed some HOV lanes in Vegas. Are hybrids allowed to use the HOV lane without 2 or more people? -
What Drives Us Podcast - #193 Visor Strap-On – Prius Prime First Drive In Japan - What...
This week Tony, Russell and Mark grill Danny Cooper. Hey, did we mention Danny is back? Danny's back! And yeah, we take him apart on his trip to Japan to drive the upcoming Prius Prime.
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