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Volkswagen Responds To VDA's Hydrogen/eFuels
Source: Volkswagen Responds To VDA's Hydrogen/eFuels Plan: It's 'Nonsensical'
VW says the potential for hydrogen/liquid fuels is overstated, which goes against the German Association of the Automotive Industry.
Many companies and automakers banked on hydrogen for a time, though most are now changing their tune. Volkswagen isn't happy with the German Association of the Automotive Industry's (VDA) request for a hydrogen mandate.
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Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Oct 30, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 3,748 Likes: 0 Replies: 29 -
Dr. Prius Packs Less Than A Year Away?
Here's pack #1 and #2 of the final pre-production test batch of Dr. Prius' aka: @jacktheripper's lithium packs for Prius.
It took 1/2 dozen years to get the right lithium chemistry and packet size to get to this point. And though the module cases were 3D printed, which took an exhausting amount of time per module, the weaknesses of 3D printing accuracy won't be an issue in the production version which will be a much more precise and quick to make injection molded plastic.
Above are the two initial test vehicles for these packs. On the left is a Prius modified for fastest lap times at the race track and it belongs to Rice Prius and on the right is my tired old 1/4 million mile Prius that's never needed any work other than basic engine and battery maintenance and is still all original parts in...PriusCamper Oct 28, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 48,696 Likes: 11 Replies: 146 -
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Toyota Canada Cuts Hybrid Premium in 2021 Camry
Hybrid premium reduced $760 to just $2,000 over the equivalent gas model
Tideland Prius Oct 28, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 800 Likes: 2 Replies: 0 -
What Drives Us Podcast - #387 Hummers for Humanity
This week we do a deep dive on the debut of the GMC Hummer EV. We go through all the editions and talk about features and pricing. Also, we discuss disposable packing, cover This Week In Tesla and GM’s new battery plant. 00:00 Show Start 05:10 Hummer EV 30:20 This Week in Tesla 37:36 GM […]
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Excessive registration fees coming to EV and hybrid owners
Keep an eye on your lawmakers as they try to balance transportation budgets. Ohio added a $200 EV and $100 hybrid surcharge to yearly registration fees. I was shocked to get a $166 registration renewal this month. Several other states are doing it too. -
Tesla does it again......
Tesla is recalling 48,442 of its Model S and Model X electric vehicles, which were made in the U.S. and sold to customers in China, over potentially faulty and unsafe front and rear suspensions. -
The New Repair For Toyota Prius Hybrid Batteries May Be Lithium-Ion
The New Repair For Toyota Prius Hybrid Batteries May Be Lithium-Ion | Torque News
Kind of a story...... but posted it just for the heck of it.Tim Jones Oct 23, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 2,732 Likes: 0 Replies: 14 -
VW ID.4 with 3 years free charging
First off, I'm not tempted as my Std Rng Plus Model 3 has some unique capabilities. Regardless, it is a hoot to see VW offering three years of free charging:
Since VW owns Electrify America, having both the charging network and EV manufacturing is the way to go. IMHO, the problems with Electrify America is they had no unified population of EVs that needed reliable charging. The ID.4 may provide the standard to solve the cacophony of CCS-1 style, fast DC charging.
Frankly, any CCS-1 style, EV maker should contract with Electrify America for 3 years of free charging. This will deflate the central California, hydrogen experiment.
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Oct 22, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 11,479 Likes: 2 Replies: 172 -
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What Drives Us Podcast - #386 We Do Not Condone Shocking Wildlife
00:00 Show Start 03:50 Turning Interstates into Solar Farms 13:55 Municipal Microgrids 22:45 This Week in Tesla 28:55 Rivian Releasing R1T and R1S Early 2021 36:00 Can the US be a Green Hydrogen Powerhouse? 44:05 Rivian Delivers 1st Amazon Delivery Van 51:00 Shout Outs and Go Home
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Tideland Prius Oct 13, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 3,250 Likes: 1 Replies: 39
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Tideland Prius Oct 13, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 4,919 Likes: 1 Replies: 57
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Tideland Prius Oct 13, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,367 Likes: 0 Replies: 16
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Tideland Prius Oct 12, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,012 Likes: 1 Replies: 5
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What Drives Us Podcast - WDU Special: “Happy 20th Birthday, Prius”
We spent almost two hours talking about the history and impact of Prius on the world. Current and former members of the Prius Team from Toyota join us for the first hour. It’s a great look back at one of the biggest impacts in cleaner vehicles. We’re all current and previous Prius owners and Prius […]
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Tesla has new batteries in a few years
These larger better, cheaper, last longer batteries, that recycle easier and could be for tesla only, but wouldn't it be great if they made a pack for ALL the different types of Prius too? Do you think it will happen? -
Special "Happy 20th Birthday" show on What Drives Us This Week
It all came together rather quickly, but this week's What Drives Us show will be dedicated entirely to the 20 year history of Prius. We will have people from Toyota Marketing North America. Yes, even Doug from "Prius Team" will be there. We will talk about how the Gen 1 Prius came about and how they progressed all the way to the Prius Prime. Perhaps we will be able to coerce some future speculation out of them. But only if everyone promises to sing a non-disclosure.
Lots of stories and reminiscing about our own Prii, Prius-related events, and much much more.
I know it's extremely short notice, but feel free to share your Prius stories and we'll try to share them on the show.
The show will record 8:00pm CST Wednesday night, October 7, and will post to YouTube shortly thereafter.
Find it at on Thursday at YouTube.com/WhatDrivesUsTonyPSchaefer Oct 6, 2020 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 10,339 Likes: 5 Replies: 12
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