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July 2016 Dashboard Summary
Once again, Jeff Cobb's excellent data: July 2016 Dashboard
Model 07/15/16 06/15/16 05/15/16 04/15/16 1 Prius Liftback 9930 8531 9389 8923 2 RAV4 4692 3751 4185 3807 3 Ram Pickup Diesel* 4310 4437 4493 4382 4 Transit Diesel* 3967 5053 5 Fusion Hybrid 3519 2542 1716 2035 6 Volt 2406 1937 1901 1983 7 Model S* 2400 2800 1500 1700 8 Camry Hybrid 2214 1649 2055 1975 9 Model X* 1500 2000 2000 1500 10 i3* 1479 608 696 814 11 Prius c 1402 1355 1909 1676 12 Prius v lowercase v 1358 1130 1215 1322 13 Fusion Energi 1341 1700 1453 1331 14 Sonata 1301 1242 2513 1788 15 C-Max Hybrid 1112 1486 1327 1621 16 Leaf 1063 1096 979 787 17 CT200h 849 785 797 577 18 Optima Hybrid 768 483 570 483 19 C-Max Energi 755 630 538 607 20 Avalon Hybrid 707 619 660 715 21 ES Hybrid 705 646 735 700 22 RX 400 / 450 h 684 684 719 899 23 MKZ 681 766 805 613 24 Colorado Diesel 679 789 593 731 25 X5 649 583 500 655 26 Accord Hybrid 565 31 15 29 27 Highlander Hybrid 524 528 473 442 28 Malibu... -
Set of Bridgestones at Costco under 300 OTD
Just wanted to let you know that if you have a Costco Executive membership they are running a sale through 8/15 - Bridgestone Ecopias 422 Plus. My set for my Gen II came to 292.45 with mounting and tax included.
I had to order them online as they were not stocked. They arrived in 2 days.
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CAFE Review
Source: CAR Management Briefing Seminars | Fuel Economy Debate Heats Up | CAR Management Briefing Seminars content from WardsAuto
Christopher Grundler, director-Office of Transportation and Air Quality at the EPA, says a newly released report on existing CAFE and greenhouse-gas rules shows they are effective.
The 1,200-page technical assessment draft report is the first step in firming up proposed 2020-2025 CAFE standards calling for a fleet average of 54.5 mpg (4.3 L/100 km).
“This policy is working spectacularly,” he says. “It is indisputable.”
Automakers already are meeting future rules, and technology exists to satisfy the 2025 bogey, Grundler says, while sales are at all-time highs. He says early concerns the standards might put consumers in cars they do not want were unfounded.
“That is wrong,” he says.
Mitch Bainwol, chairman and CEO of the... -
EV Microbus
Source: Tesla to release VW-style minibus. All part of the master plan? - CSMonitor.com
I'm hesitant to cite the article because of the source, Twitter. Still, VW has already claimed they have one planned and released sketches. Still, if done right, it could be a nice ride.
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What Drives Us Podcast - #195 Tony Reviews The 2016 RAV4 Hybrid - What Drives Us
Tony gets a feel for the big chair at What Drives Us and... Tony RAV4 hybrid drive review Mark EV Charging Corridors Proposed for National Highways Pencils down for Tesla Model 3, Chevy Bolt readies for production Tony Carbon footprint of new cars versus used
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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.
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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. -
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 Wilson -
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 ...
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Bob Wilson
ps. No one is suggesting driving after helping in the 'research.'
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