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Despite price cuts, Tesla is making more cars than it can sell
You need to wait for more than a year to buy a Toyota, but Tesla vehicles have become abundant.
Tesla Q1 sales figures raised doubts about Elon Musk’s price-war strategy
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Oil Embargo II or more
Source: Saudis, other oil giants announce surprise production cuts | AP News
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia and other major oil producers on Sunday announced ... cuts totaling up to 1.15 million barrels per day from May until the end of the year, a move that could raise prices worldwide.
Higher oil prices would help fill Russian President Vladimir Putin’s coffers as his country wages war on Ukraine and force Americans and others to pay even more at the pump amid worldwide inflation.
It was also likely to further strain ties with the United States, which has called on Saudi Arabia and other allies to increase production as it tries to bring prices down and squeeze Russia’s finances.
The production cuts alone could push U.S. gasoline prices up by roughly 26 cents per gallon, in addition to the usual increase that comes when refineries change the gasoline... -
New EV rules mean fewer models eligible for tax credit
New EV rules mean fewer models eligible for tax credit—WSJ
Biden administration says it aims to reduce U.S. reliance on batteries and minerals from China
The new criteria for the electric-vehicle tax credit will take effect on April 18, when a list of models that qualify is issued.
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Robots to plug in your car
Since we got a couple of pieces on wireless charging.
Hyundai Introduces Robots To Charge Your EV
The charger plug is on robot arm. I think the rest is self explanatory. The article has a video(might have to turn off adblocker).
There are limitations in that the car needs extra equipment to open and close the charge port door, and communicate with the robot. Plus, the arm may need a larger motion range for other models. Wireless chargers have similar requirements though. -
From Prius to bZ4X
My journey started in late 1999, when I came across a newspaper article mentioning a new approach to reduced emissions and improved efficiency. It was my introduction to Prius. I was intrigued. By April 2000, seeing an import of the Gen-0 model only available in Japan, I became obsessed. I had learned there were 20 of them which had been distributed to families across the United States to collect feedback from real-world driving. That feedback was used for the Gen-1 upgrade to be rolled out here that Fall. I put my deposit down when online ordering began, they started the agonizing wait.
First test-drive opportunity came in early August, upon which I ended up coining the term "Stealth Mode" from experiencing the Prius electric-only drive (up to 42 mph, back then). That following month, I took delivery of my 2001 Prius. The online battles started then. There was intense pushback from diesel supporters, which ultimately contributed to dieselgate. Hybrids were clearly a... -
Fuel additives, what can I use to get better performance.
I am looking for any information on whether adding fuel additives will improve engine performance on my Prius. Just curious, and if what product is recommended. -
I have a 2015 Toyota Prius 4 hybrid and I’m having trouble understanding locking and unlocking doors
Hi I’m new here, and have a 2015 Toyota Prius 4 hybrid and I’m having a hard time understanding the locking and unlocking of the doors. I have keyless entry. And when I push the little lines on the door it locks but when I open the other doors to check they unlock. How do I fix this? It’s like every time I hit the button on my fob it’s locks but than unlocks if I open the doors to check -
Tesla cellular App creates a "man in the middle" security flaw.
There's been almost no news coverage of a major security flaw discovered last week, approximately 6 days ago. Anyone with a Tesla can use their cell phone to unlock and then drive your car.
The flaw was introduced when Tesla updated their cell phone app and the car firmware to allow the car to treat the cell phone like a real key. It effect, it gives an authenticated cell phone the same privileges as a physical key in their wireless smart keyless entry system. That sounds cool, and it is if it's done correctly.
The problem appears to be that the Tesla programmers made a classic rookie mistake when coding the authentication, key exchange and authorization routines. The end result is that when you unlock your own Tesla, any other tesla within range of the blue tooth signal will accept your phone as authorized to provide entry. Oh, and it also thinks that your phone is authorized to allow you to start and drive the car.
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Munro on bZ4X
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Trim levels-Available 2013 ?
Which levels had Heated seats that were leather? -
Tesla Under Investigation After Steering Wheels Fall Off While Driving
Tesla Under Investigation by US for Detached Steering Wheels (TSLA) - Bloomberg
Tesla Under Investigation After Steering Wheels Fall Off While Driving
- Investigation follows two incidents with Model Y vehicles
- Preliminary evaluation covers 120,089 vehicles, NHTSA says
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A Tesla Model YPhotographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg
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Next Prius Prime
Source: Toyota Launches All-New Prius PHEV in Japan | Toyota | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website
The main features of the Plug-in Hybrid System are as follows.
- PHEV can cover the majority of daily driving, including commuting and going shopping, using just the electric power from the charged battery. It offers the outstanding quietness and brisk motor-based driving performance of a battery electric vehicle (BEV). On longer drives, such as going on a trip, the engine supplements battery power to serve as a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) that ensures the cruising range needed for traveling long distances with peace of mind. At the same time, the combination of motor and engine delivers the powerful yet comfortable driving performance unique to PHEV vehicles from the moment the gas pedal is pressed.
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Subway On Board with Subs to Plugs
Subway has announced they'll be creating EV Charging Oasis in partnership with GenZ EV Solutions. This will put together Subway restaurants with charging stations, sitting areas and even playgrounds. They'll start later this year and will include existing restaurants as well as new ones. Sounds kind of like the service areas found on Thruways, except without the gas (the liquid kind).
From Subs To Plugs: Subway To Add Electric Car Charging Stations | Carscoops
Hmmm, seems very popular in Norway to usually partner EV charging stations with convenience stores. -
Hyundai Ioniq6 Priced at $41,600
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Is Cheaper Than the Ioniq 5
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Trim Range (mi/km) Price 1 SE SR RWD 240/384 $41600 2 SE LR RWD 361/577 $45500 3 SEL RWD 305/488 $47700 4 SE LR AWD 316/505 $49000 5 SEL AWD 270/432 $51200 6 Limited RWD 305/488 $52600 7 Limited AWD 270/432 $56100 -
Tesla recalled over "full self-driving"
@bwilson4web What we have known all along.
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2025 RAV4 Redesigned to be All Hybrid
According to Motor Illustrated the 2025 RAV4 will ditch the gas-only model and follow Sequoia as hybrid only except with a plug-in as well.
https://motorillustrated.com/an-all-new-toyota-rav4-coming-in-2025/110521/
Here's the Drive article Motor Illustrated pointed to: Next-generation Toyota RAV4 due in 2025 - Drive
Probably won't see a pure EV until Lexus launches the all new EV platform.
So this finally means Canadians will get an electrified RAV4?
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