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Autoline After Hours: Pacifica Plug-in, Tesla, hybrids, VW, and headlights
The podcast will be available Friday but I'm watching the livecast:
Source: Autoline After Hours
- Pacifica minivan - both gas and plug-in
- Tesla - including an option to go from 3.1 to 2.8 seconds, 0-60
- Survey about alternate energy attitudes
- Hybrids - finally acknowledging the Prius is solid sales
- VW - the eGolf but also FTC suit
- IIHS headlight study
- viewer questions
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Mar 31, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 820 Likes: 1 Replies: 0 -
Tideland Prius Mar 30, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,772 Likes: 2 Replies: 6
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Tesla Model 3 May Have a 300 Mile Range Option
Tesla Model 3 exclusive leaked specs: 0-60 under 4 sec fast and 300+ mile range options | Electrek
"According to a source who has seen the design that will be shown off tomorrow, it looks like a smaller hybrid of the Model X and S. It is a bit taller sedan with a unique front that looks more like a Model X than a Model S. The car is shorter and narrower than either the model X or S but is described as “sexy and sporty”...
One of the standout specs Tesla will tout is that it will be able to travel from 0-60 in under 4 seconds. We weren’t told if this is for the base model or a more premium edition with bigger battery and AWD...
Besides autonomous driving on the level of the Model S and X, Tesla will also offer the aforementioned AWD option. In addition, a battery pack that we’re estimating in the ~80kWh range will take the Model 3 to over 300 miles in range."
Wowza. If true, I may not be able to...ggood Mar 30, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 12,793 Likes: 0 Replies: 124 -
Break a Guinness World Records title: Northern California Prius Parade
EDIT: My apologies -- if this post is more appropriate for the "Local Clubs, Events, and Road Trips" section then could a Mod move it please?
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Got this in my email, thought I would share:
Break a Guinness World Records title.
Win a New 2016 Prius.
Prius owners, help us set a Guinness World Records title for most hybrids in a parade—all you need to do is bring your Prius. We’ll celebrate this historic afternoon with free food from gourmet food trucks and games, free tours of the USS Hornet and some monumental prizes.
Sat., April 23, 2016
9 am – 1 pm
1101 W. Red Line Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
World Record Prius Parade | HomeManksgloob Mar 29, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 8,289 Likes: 3 Replies: 68 -
New source of EPA data
Many of us are familiar with www.fueleconomy.gov that has been a ready resource to compare cars. But it was limited to four car comparisons. Several years ago, I stumbled across the "Test Car Database" at EPA.gov which is very technical. But there is a new resource (to me):
It provides similar data but across the fleet. Not as technical as the "Test Car Database," is provides an easy way to do fleet-wide comparisons. It also looks to be fairly current, March 2016 updates.
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Mar 27, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 743 Likes: 2 Replies: 0 -
120 mpg Prius Prime !
Prius Prime has been unveiled today. It can go 22 miles on a full charge before switching over to a gasoline engine and can drive at speeds up to 84 miles per hour without leaving EV mode. Ave 120mpg. Wow.Mark A. Cooper Mar 23, 2016 Prime Main Forum (2017-2022) Read More Views: 20,800 Likes: 1 Replies: 11 -
Live Video 2017 Prius Plug-in Walkthrough - Periscope
Update 4:45pm: There will not be an opportunity to do any additional walkthroughs of the Prime this week, unfortunately. But we should have a chance to drive it pretty soon and of course will have video available of that. Here is the recorded version of the Periscope video from this morning (the Periscope links will go to video archive heaven soon):
Update 3/23 12pm: We have 2 Periscope videos for replay so far: A walkaround with Nathan Kokes from Toyota's Prius Team, and a quick chat with the Chief Engineer. This afternoon we'll have a full walkthrough of the car. Keep an eye on Periscope/Twitter for that.
PriusChat on Periscope
Walk Around: PriusChat on Periscope: "Untitled"
Chat with Chief: PriusChat on Periscope: "Untitled"
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Volkswagen XL3
Source: Volkswagen XL3: new hybrid and electric car to target Prius | Auto Express
Speaking exclusively to Auto Express, VW’s new brand boss Dr Herbert Diess admitted that while the company remains committed to electric cars and hybrids built on its regular MQB chassis – the same underpinnings as the conventional Golf and Passat – he can already see the benefit of switching to a platform designed specifically for electrification.
“If you look further, then it’s probably worthwhile thinking of an entirely new architecture because then you can let go of the technical components you put in the car because of the combustion engine,” said Diess. “You gain a lot of space in the interior, for instance.
“For a full EV, you get one size bigger...bwilson4web Mar 22, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 4,502 Likes: 0 Replies: 28 -
Ioniq refuses to go up an incline during a review.
gas pedal becomes unresponsive.
UsedToLoveCars Mar 19, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 3,344 Likes: 0 Replies: 20 -
What Drives Us Podcast - #178 Follow The Money - What Drives Us
This week Mark and Russell take on... Not sure if I can make it yet but here’s a good news item Hybrid f-150 http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/news-ford-f-150-hybrid-confirmed-ceo/ The auto loan debt crisis http://money.cnn.com/2016/03/15/investing/subprime-unpaid-auto-loans-oil-crash/index.htmlgas up fifty cents a gallon where I livehttps://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=gas+prices+rise&tbs=qdr:wcredit where it’s duehttp://www.greencarreports.com/news/1102812_faraday-puts-up-75-million-bond-to-reassure-nevada-on-factory?fbfanpage&utm_content=buffer5bd95&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
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Investors Tour Tesla Factory
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"Wall Street analysts have been touring Tesla’s massive factory in Fremont, Calif., and they're returning with the same conclusion: Elon Musk's electric-vehicle company is getting ready for something big. In a sign of this enthusiasm, Robert W. Baird & Co. upgraded its Tesla rating on Monday morning following a factory tour. "
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2G Prius Plug-in Reveal - March 23 @ 9:10 am EDT - Live Stream here
Live stream reveal on March 23 at 9:10am Eastern.
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Toyota builds EV made of wood...
I guess Toyota continues to mock plug-in EV's. Reminds me of the Lexus they made out of cardboard.
Toyota Setsuna electric car concept: wood body, 28-mph speed
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What Drives Us Podcast - #177 And You Get A Free Bag Of Weed - What Drives Us
Tony My topic, per Andrew Bell: http://stalbert.ca/city-hall/news/news-releases/city-of-st.-albert-purchases-three-electric-buses russell Leaf owners need to upgrade and pay for it https://transportevolved.com/2016/02/29/telematics-system-in-2011-2015-nissan-leaf-electric-cars-will-need-3g-upgrade-before-next-year-and-you-may-have-to-pay-for-it/?utm_content=buffer2b5b2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer Tesla S P100D outed? http://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/07/tesla-model-s-p100d-hacker-twitter/ Still the wrong metric http://www.wired.com/2016/02/electric-car-revolution-now-scheduled-2022/?utm_content=buffer69cd5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer Mark First Chevy Volt travels 300,000+ miles http://www.hybridcars.com/chevy-volt-travels-300000th-mile/ www.voltstats.net
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So, A Prius Is Slow?
In today's Boston Globe, (3/6/16), is an article about a car--a Prius, that ran down an embankment and ended up in Boston Harbor, which also contained a body, yesterday.
Rather than printing out the entire article here, I'm just enclosing the last part of it in which a witness was quoted:
"It really is a head-scratcher how that car got there, because there’s not much runway,” said Ciano, who lives in Dorchester and frequently jogs along the Harborwalk.
“You have this little loop that goes around the campus center here, where you could potentially get some speed if you wanted to, but it’s a Prius.” -
What Drives Us Podcast - #176 Explosive Diarrhea Gummi Bears - What Drives Us
This week the triumvirate of Tony Schaefer, Paul Guzyk and Russell Frost dive deep into... Feb 2016 Plugin Electric Sales http://insideevs.com/february-2016-plug-electric-vehicle-sales-report-card/ russell LA opens a little thing called the Expo line http://laist.com/2016/02/25/the_expo_line_will_open_in_santa_mo.php Our good friends at Faraday Future may be even worse off than we thought http://jalopnik.com/mysterious-faraday-future-bleeding-cash-blasted-by-for-1761636432?utm_content=buffer1792a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer Tony http://www.faradayfuture.com/news/2016-03-01-faraday-future-earns-first-us-patent.html#prclt-uorG7y1N More on VW http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2016/03/02/volkswagen-emissions-scandal/81214726/ new battery http://gas2.org/2016/03/01/oakridge-batteries-power-electric-truck-with-400-mile-range/ russell Honda says new Insight…wait for it…in 20 smart 18 http://wardsauto.com/technology/new-honda-ev-plug-due-2018... -
February 2016 Dashboard
Jeff Cobb's excellent source: February 2016 Dashboard
Model 16_02 16_01 15_12 15_11 1 Prius Liftback 7169 6333 10153 8287 2 Ram Pickup Diesel 4153 3193 4531 3848 3 RAV4 2462 1973 1430 64 4 Prius c 2263 1763 2861 2601 5 Model S 1900 1300 3500* 3100 6 Fusion Hybrid 1764 1373 1960 1388 7 Camry Hybrid 1599 1256 1861 1964 8 Sonata 1588 964 1138 931 9 Volt 1126 996 2114 1980 10 Prius v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon) 1112 1205 2040 1643 11 Fusion Energi 932 581 1058 944 12 Leaf 930 755 1347 1054 13 C-Max Hybrid 880 637 837 815 14 CT200h 762 622 1464 984 15 RX 400 / 450 h 752 790 1493 958 16 ES Hybrid 633 622 1443 833 17 Avalon Hybrid 590 583 933 798 18 MKZ 585 491 867 676 19 Model X 500 400 177 15 20 C-Max Energi 490 350 579 639 21 Colorado Diesel 403 108 22 Highlander Hybrid 396 375 516 318 23 Optima Hybrid 386 469 870 844 24 X5 345 181 607 167 25 Range Rover Sport 308 272 417 26 Grand Cherokee Diesel 308 263 420 341 27 Range Rover 301 366 387 283 28 XV Crosstrek... bwilson4web Mar 2, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 3,823 Likes: 4 Replies: 41 -
eAssist - it's back
And in a truck.
Mated to the V8 with 8 speed transmission of the Silverado, the system brings the EPA ratings up to that of the V6 model. 2mpg city and 1mpg highway doesn't look like much on paper, but it could be worth it to someone that actually needs the V8.
A feature to feature comparison can't be done yet, but it appears the eAssist adds just $700 to the steep price of the ICE model. A basic start/stop system runs in the $300 to $500 range as an option. Though just getting the V6 will save a little over $1000 compared to the plain V8.
2016 Chevrolet Silverado Mild Hybrid? | CleanMPG
"GMs latest eAssist iteration is more modular than the previous system, meaning it could be more easily used in FWD or RWD configurations."
Which could mean potential savings for the system if it gets installed in more vehicles, but only 700 of these Chevy and GMC trucks will be made for California this year.Trollbait Feb 29, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 3,863 Likes: 1 Replies: 25 -
Honda 2030 Goal; ⅔ Sales HEV & PHEV
Go Honda !!!
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Cadillac CT6 RWD PHEV drivetrain detailed
From Green Car Congress
Looks like the battery pack will take away space from the trunk and possibly the rear seat area. 3 planetary gear sets, 5 clutches, and multiple cooling radiators will make it more complex than the Volt drivetrain.
Green Car Congress: GM’s new RWD PHEV system for Cadillac CT6 designed for fun-to-drive high performance as well as efficiency; Volt on steroidscarpedal Feb 25, 2016 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,400 Likes: 0 Replies: 11
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