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"After 21 years and four generations, the Toyota Prius hybrid hatchback has been axed from Australian showrooms.

Drive understands no new examples will be imported, and fewer than 10 remain in the national dealer network.

Toyota did not provide a reason for the decision, however poor sales appears to have forced its hand."


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Toyota Prius axed in Australia after 21 years - Drive

Lexus engineering boss: 800-volt system done, electric is the future

This recent 4 min video indicates 5th generation Prius with either traditional hybrid and/or hydrogen. I'm unable to tell from listening around the 1 min mark several times. Also, I'm not sure this will be for the USA/Canada market.

Wolfspeed opens world’s largest 200mm Silicon Carbide fab - Green Car Congress

They even had a Lucid EV be the ribbon cutter. So not all is bad news on chip front.


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As part of the new federal budget, Canada has extended/adjusted the federal Incentive for Zero Emissions Vehicles. The amount have not changed ($5,000 for EVs, and $2,500 for PHEV with lesser EV capability), however the rules of how they qualify have changed a bit.

In summary, now they will measure based on All Electric Range (>50km) rather than battery size (>15kWh) as it was previously, to determine whether the vehicle is entitled to the full or partial incentive. As a result, this upgraded the incentive for a couple existing PHEV SUVs. As always, provincial incentives layer on top of this, if available.

https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/innovative-technologies/zero-emission-vehicles/list-eligible-vehicles-under-izev-program

Some potential good news could be that although the current Prius Prime is rated in Canada for...

Honda Confirms New Civic Hybrid for North America - The Car Guide

Are you a gas 'superuser'? This U.S. state wants to get you to stop | Driving

Motor Mouth: Benz's Vision EQXX drives 1,000 km on a single charge | Driving

Slow down little fella!

Sure looks like it zorched a few fuses anyway.

• Sustainable mobility accessible for everyone: Second-generation Niro CUV debuts in hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV) variants, further advancing Kia’s Plan S electrification initiative
• Hints of HabaNiro: All-new exterior and interior styling incorporates cues from HabaNiro concept and the “Opposites United” design philosophy
• Stronger, lighter, more powerful: Niro models are larger in every dimension, including class-leading passenger and cargo volume1
• Innovative interior features and sustainable materials
• Niro HEV targets best-in-class 53 MPG2
• Targeted 253 miles of AER and quicker charging for Niro EV: Improved, 253-mile AER, qualifies for $7,500 federal tax credit, can replenish 10-80% in under 45 minutes3
• On sale in all 50 states: 2023 Niro models will be available for purchase at any Kia retailer, from fall 2022
  
  
  

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I have been exposed to select an ethanol stations since 2001ish and am surprised e15 is considered illegal in some parts of the country

Biden: EPA to issue emergency waiver allowing summer E15 sales | EthanolProducer.com

Biden is pushing to authorize nationwide, this measure (in the past) was strongly supported by grain belt conservatives, let’s see if they forget about that.


I save 30-60 cents a gallon on e15 vrs local e10 at specific gas stations 12 miles north, if I time my fueling with my occasional trips there it actually saves some $$$$

While trying to figure out what happened to all the Chevy Bolts disappearing from the countries roads in the last couple of years I stumbled across something interesting

States' registration plans could accelerate electric vehicle adoption - ABC News

https://afdc.energy.gov/files/u/data/data_source/10962/10962-ev-registration-counts-by-state_6-11-21.xlsx

EV Sales Forecasts – EVAdoption

It appears over 2 million EVs have sold in the US but only about 1 million are registered on the road.

A well known gaffe was Nissans effort to export most 2011 and 2012 Leafs, (allegedly due to poorly performing batteries) history seems to be...

Tested: 2022 Toyota Prius Prime's Time Has Come and Gone

or put another way - manufacturers building mostly guzzlers are about to get hammered;

US Regulators Hike Penalties for Automakers Missing Fuel Efficiency Targets | Auto Futures

Sloppy efficiency manufacturers best keep looking over their shoulder - the NTSA is coming for you.
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These States Have Suspended State Gas Tax – Forbes Advisor

Can't wait to see the size of potholes and their impact on ever larger rims with skinny tires. Plus? Since most people are driving pickups, SUVs, & other tall wind resistant vehicles - will RVs and the like really get that much of a benefit? Maybe the extra cash saved can be used for tire flat repairs? It's likely to help independent interstate truckers though.
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Sometimes we need to wake up and smell the fumes. Our Prius easily double the fleet 25.7 MPG up to 52-56 MPG. With the now available PHEV and BEV, we can double our MPGe again.

Source_1: FOTW# 1177, March 15, 2021: Preliminary Data Show Average Fuel Economy of New Light-Duty Vehicles Reached a Record High of 25.7 MPG in 2020 | Department of Energy


Source: EPA Report: U.S. Cars Achieve Record High Fuel Economy and Low Emission Levels as Companies Fully Comply with Standards | US EPA

Toyota bZ SDN EV Making The Jump From Concept To Production | Carscoops

https://topelectricsuv.com/news/toyota/toyota-bz-sedan-electric/

Toyota BZ Sdn Electric Sedan Spotted Hiding Production Body

Do I need a dedicated line for the 120v e v battery charger for the 2018 Prius prime hybrid premium?

Using Sea Foam increased my mpg by 13% from 42.5 approximately to 48. I just used the pre-oil change procedure on the can. For the full story go to Increasing the MPG and the Life of a Gasoline Car with fewer major expenses.

Also if you have a major oil burn problem there is a more direct approach of applying 100% Sea Foam directly to the rings. This method this is detailed here:
Burning oil problems due to dirty piston rings (oil & compression) and prevent catalytic converter problems and keep the oil cleaner for a longer engine life

This method works VERY WELL BUT YOU DO HAVE TO CLEAN OUT THE SPARK PLUG ACCESSES PORTS FIRST OR YOU WILL GET DIRT IN THE ENGINE.

There is also Sea Foam spray with can be directly sprayed into the air intake. I have not tried that yet. It is easier than than the above.