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Prius breaks cannonball record.
A few weeks ago after attending the 50th anniversary cannonball run reunion in NY i set out to break the solo nonstop cannonball record. This was my second attempt. The previous record was 36:03. The new record is 33:45. The story of my run was made public this morning. Enjoy.
Yippeekyaa Oct 20, 2022 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 4,755 Likes: 4 Replies: 5 -
BEV's become "ticking time bombs" after Hurricane Ian in Florida
Electric-vehicle fires have burned down homes after Hurricane Ian saltwater damage. Florida officials want answers
Electric-vehicle fires have burned down homes after Hurricane Ian saltwater damage. Florida officials want answers
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Steve Mollman
Sat, October 15, 2022 at 6:48 PM·2 min read
Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda—Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images
It sounds counterintuitive, but electric vehicles that have been submerged in saltwater can catch fire. That’s proven...Georgina Rudkus Oct 20, 2022 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 3,968 Likes: 0 Replies: 58 -
Tideland Prius Oct 19, 2022 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 999 Likes: 2 Replies: 5
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Tesla removed Radar, now Sonar too.
When radar chips became sparse, Tesla suddenly stopped using radar in their cars, citing the difficulty of merging the logic of video based logic with data from a radar feed. Over the course of a few months they were able to replace much of the auto-pilot functions with video based environmental awareness. Now they are dropping the ultrasound sonar sensors that are used to locate nearby obstructions, including pedestrians. It looks like they are citing cost savings.
I find this change to be odd since it comes at a time when most car manufacturers are improving their ability to detect and avoid accidents by using more sensors and AI.
The link below has a video that shows that there are some really big blind spots in the car's camera field of vision. Most alarming is that there are areas in front of the car that would not see a child playing.
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2023 Toyota Corolla Family Announced - Hybrid Price Dropped
The 2023 Toyota Corolla lineup have been redesigned with new engines and a new AWD option for the Corolla Hybrid. Final specs are out.
The 2023 Corolla Sedan
2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan Revs Up Power, Safety, Tech and Value - Toyota USA Newsroom
Features: Higher power but better gas mileage. The 2.0L power jumps up 22% for 169hp over the 2022 1.8L 139hp. Gas mileage goes up to 32 city/41 highway/35 EPA combined versus the 2022 30 city/38 highway/33 EPA combined (6% EPA combined jump).
The 2023 Corolla Hybrid
Toyota Boosts 2023 Corolla Hybrid with All-New Infrared Edition, New Grades and Available AWD - Toyota USA Newsroom
Features: Available AWD. More power but lower gas mileage. The new hybrid system jumps from 121hp to 134hp (11% hop) and... -
Brand-new Tesla Model 3 strands doctor in freeway's left lane with 139 mi left on guess-o-meter
Brand-new Tesla Model 3 completely runs out of charge without warning despite the guess-o-meter still showing 139 mi and leaves the doctor stranded in the left lane of the freeway during her only the third drive with her new vehicle.
And I thought it was bad when the auto-high-beam system got disabled without explanation on my Prius Prime last night, probably due to a bug, only coming back on after turning the car off and on.
@bwilson4web, is she your daughter?
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Sony–Honda Mobility unveils EV, preorders in 2025
Sony–Honda Mobility announced their EV yesterday, to be built in America for full federal tax credits and be available for preorders in 2025. We are still waiting to hear from Apple on their "Project Titan" EV.
This is the first time a computer/multimedia company will be producing an EV. The EV will be designed to be a connectivity & productivity & entertainment center with near-full-self driving capability.
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Toyota Stout to Return?
I know, I know, what the heck is the Toyota Stout? Well it's not the dark beer version of a Toyota but a really small light truck that was sold in North America between 1964 and 1969 with a 1.9L engine. It is a rare vehicle that occasionally is seen at classic car shows. It was sold worldwide from 1960 to 2000 and was succeeded by the Hilux in Europe.
When it was sold it was about the size and weight of the RAV4. Apparently Toyota wants to reintroduce this as a compact pickup based on the RAV4 so it'll use the TNGA-K platform. The popularity of the Ford Maverick caught Toyota by surprise and they are looking to see if they can slot this under the Tacoma. It may not be called the Stout, but since Toyota has not copyrighted a new pickup truck name it may get the name dusted off like the Crown. Supposedly it'll be introduced in 2023 as a 2024 model. Odds are it will be a totally hybridized line like the Crown, Sienna and Venza since the Ford Maverick is available as a hybrid.... -
New EV Battery Plants in US
New Honda announcement
Honda's new $4.4 billion EV battery plant will be built in Ohio (cnbc.com)
Our state is next door and we currently have two mega-battery Automotive battery plant being built.
2 new plants will make Kentucky battery-powered state | Kentucky | thetimestribune.com
Japanese e-vehicle battery company to build Kentucky plant - ABC News (go.com)
"In Kentucky, the Envision AESC project follows last year's announcement that Ford and its battery partner will build twin battery plants outside Glendale in central Kentucky. That mega-project will create 5,000 jobs to produce... -
Tideland Prius Oct 11, 2022 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 698 Likes: 1 Replies: 0
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340 more Superchargers to be added in the US
Tesla accidentally leaked the locations for 340 more superchargers plus more around the world.
Tesla Might Have Leaked the Location of Hundreds of New Superchargers
You'll have to open the twitter link to see the map of the future Superchargers.
Now if we can get Electrify America, Chargepoint, EVgo, Blink, etc.. to follow through and match, we might have the beginnings of a great next step. -
2023 Nissan Ariya Priced CA $52,998 for Canada
2023 Nissan Ariya Priced From CA$52,998 In Canada, Tops Out At CA$69,998 | Carscoops
"Found at the base of the Ariya range is the Engage FWD variant equipped with the entry-level 63 kWh battery pack. Packing 214 hp, 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) of torque, and up to 346 km (215 miles) of range, this model will set back shoppers CA$52,998 ($38,589).
One step up in the 63 kWh range will take buyers to the Ariya Evolve e-4ORCE with all-wheel drive, 335 hp, 413 lb-ft (560 Nm), and 330 km (205 miles) of range, priced from CA$60,598 ($44,123). Priced between these two models is the Ariya Venture+ FWD with the larger 87 kWh battery and packing 238 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm). It can travel up to 482 km (300 miles) on a single charge and costs CA$59,498 ($43,322)." -
Toyota fixes bZ4X wheel fall-off by using washers under wheel nuts
Toyota bZ4X was recalled because the wheels were falling off after a few miles of driving. It turned out that the problem was that there was too much friction on the hub-bolt threads or and/some seating surface, preventing the wheel nuts from making contact with the wheel at the specified torque (76 ft⋅lbf for most Toyotas) and being properly seated. I am not exactly sure what point in the fasteners was precisely the problem.
Solution: To use special conical spring washers under wheel nuts, redesigned hub bolts, and redesigned wheels. I guess bZ4X will be the first vehicle to ever use washers under wheel nuts.
I replaced the hub bolts on my light-blue 1985 Corolla LE (RIP) using this ball-joint separator, and ensuring that they were seated on the hub was not that easy.
3/4-in ball-joint separator... -
2023 Niro EV to Start Below Cdn$45,000
According to this dealer video, it'll be priced from below $45,000 to below $53,000.
Tideland Prius Oct 5, 2022 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 808 Likes: 0 Replies: 3 -
Venza PHEV Coming?
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/why-toyotas-japanese-market-harrier-should-matter-in-the-u-s/
The Harrier for Japan is getting a PHEV drive train and would mirror the RAV4 Prime. The Harrier is the Japanese equivalent for the Venza in the NA market. Might get a smidge more or less AER than the RAV4 Prime because of the weight difference, but might pick up a little more efficiency with upgraded electronics. The Venza is currently rated at 39 mpg combined, the RAV4 hybrid is rated at 40 mpg combined. -
New York State to Follow CA lead and Require all LDVs to be Zero Emissions by 2035
NY Governor orders regulatory action to require all LDVs sold in state to be zero-emissions by 2035 - Green Car Congress
Gov. Hochul has directed the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take major regulatory action and require all new cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs sold in New York State to be zero emissions by 2035. Stepped regulations are ZEVs are to be 35% of new LDV sales by 2026, 68% by 2030 and 100% by 2035.
This follows on the heels of new legislation introduced to require future lawn car and landscaping equipment to be zero emissions by 2027.... -
Tideland Prius Sep 29, 2022 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,010 Likes: 2 Replies: 6
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Indiana offers free anti-theft catalytic converter marking
In Indiana, it is free to have a car's catalytic converters marked with an engraved portion of the VIN and some high-temperature paint, in a bid to make the converters less suited for resale by thieves.
Per this article:
ChapmanF Sep 29, 2022 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,717 Likes: 0 Replies: 18 -
Tideland Prius Sep 28, 2022 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 5,379 Likes: 1 Replies: 47
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