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CR no longer recommends Tesla
Based on reliability, problems, service. Yet owners love the EV aspect. Subaru their new number 1.
Tesla tanks, Subaru soars in Consumer Reports' new reliability surveymikefocke Feb 21, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 6,313 Likes: 1 Replies: 66 -
IIHS measures pedestrian crash systems
Source: New ratings address pedestrian crashes
Reducing pedestrian crashes is the goal of new IIHS ratings of automatic emergency braking systems that can detect and brake for people on foot. In the first tests of 2018–19 vehicles with this crash avoidance feature, 9 of 11 small SUVs evaluated earn an advanced or superior rating for pedestrian crash prevention.
The 2018–19 Honda CR-V, 2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Toyota RAV4 and 2019 Volvo XC40 earn the highest rating of superior. Five models earn an advanced rating. They are the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, 2018–19 Hyundai Kona, 2019 Kia Sportage, 2018–19 Mazda CX-5 and 2019 Nissan Rogue. The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander is rated basic, and the 2018–19 BMW X1 doesn't receive any credit for a rating. Pedestrian detection is standard on the Forester, RAV4, Rogue, X1 and XC40.
The ratings come amid renewed focus on the...bwilson4web Feb 21, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 920 Likes: 1 Replies: 0 -
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Average Fuel Economy Up in January
Source: Average Fuel Economy Up in January | Market Analysis content from WardsAuto
Some of the gas price decline is seasonal but there is an institutional effect too.
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Feb 13, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,424 Likes: 0 Replies: 8 -
Corolla Hybrid 2019 ad - any comments?
The whole idea of getting other tech and ages behind is good, except...telmo744 Feb 13, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 4,299 Likes: 0 Replies: 42 -
Snow job about EV range in heat and cold
By now, anyone with a pulse who reads/watches the news has seen a blizzard of titles touting EVs lose "40%" of range in the cold. Here is a small sampling of these news titles:
Although technically correct, they are misquoting the report and seldom discuss all of the results. The AAA did publish a link to the report and I started a thread in the "EV" area with a link to the report and hope we can discuss the technical details:
Heat and cold effects on EV | PriusChat
The AAA sponsored report is a well written, quality, engineering report. Sad to say, many reporters and editors, especially the lazy, non-technical, or anti-EV crowd, are too quick to misquote. This means you'll likely find co-workers or family members who will ask you about the loss of range even if you drive a hybrid. So I wanted to offer two, quick replies before suggesting 'lets...bwilson4web Feb 9, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 4,971 Likes: 0 Replies: 49 -
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Will Piston Engines Get Clobbered by Electrics?
Will Piston Engines Get Clobbered by Electrics?
Brett Smith, CAR; Phoebe Howard, Detroit Free Press; Gary Vasilash, AD&P; John McElroy, Autoline.tv
February 7, 2019 @ 3:00PM EST
Enjoy!
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Feb 7, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 13,145 Likes: 0 Replies: 149 -
Android Auto to be included in 2020 Toyota Trucks.
All grades of 2020 Sequoia, Tundra, 4Runner and Tacoma will include "upgraded audio" that will include Android Auto. Interesting that they do not use the term "Etune" at all in the press release. Aside from adding Android Auto, nothing else sounds different from Etune 3.0
I know this has nothing to do with hybrids but I also know that many on PriusChat are interested in Toyota's plans for Android Auto.
2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Opens Path to Family Adventures, Leads Charge for Updates on all TRD Pro Models | Toyota
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Tesla deal with Electrify America (VW) charging stations
Tesla reaches deal with Electrify America to deploy Powerpacks at over 100 charging stations
Tesla reaches deal with Electrify America to deploy Powerpacks at over 100 charging stations - Electrek
Tesla and Electrify America, VW’s electric vehicle charging network, announced that they reached a deal for the former to deploy Powerpacks at over 100 charging stations operated by the latter.
I know that it is really cold in some places...but here in CA it has been in the 50s and 60s.
But did H3LL freeze over and I missed it?
Mike3PriusMike Feb 4, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 2,857 Likes: 2 Replies: 6 -
Audi's Superbowl EV Commercial
Looks neat.
El Dobro Feb 1, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,841 Likes: 0 Replies: 14 -
2019 Prius AWD-e priced at CAD$28,990; on sale now
- Toyota enhances the global ambassador for the future of the automobile with new style and features, starting at just $27,990 MSRP
- The all-new Toyota Prius AWD-e starts at just $28,990 MSRP, featuring innovative technology that offers superior control in rain and snow while maintaining impressive fuel efficiency
TORONTO, ON – February 1, 2019 – Canadians already love the cleaner performance and remarkable fuel efficiency of the Toyota Prius – the world’s most popular gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle. Now, Toyota is giving drivers new reasons to embrace the icon of futuristic motoring, as the 2019 Prius lineup introduces an innovative all-new AWD-e system that boosts control when the weather turns foul. To celebrate, Toyota Canada is offering the 2019 Prius lineup – in front wheel drive and all-wheel-drive editions – at starting MSRPs that make Prius hard to resist.
“We’re enhancing all Prius models with additional features and...Tideland Prius Feb 1, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 5,557 Likes: 0 Replies: 16 - Toyota enhances the global ambassador for the future of the automobile with new style and features, starting at just $27,990 MSRP
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Shell Acquires Greenlots
Shell acquires Greenlots, which is an EV charging solutions company. Will this be a new sort of shell game?
Following trends, Shell acquires Greenlots, a major EV fast charging infrastructure installer - ElectrekEl Dobro Jan 30, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,231 Likes: 0 Replies: 6 -
Whatever happened to the Prius V replacement, the crossover
It was spied more than a year ago. I've seen no recent updates.Prashanta Jan 29, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 7,832 Likes: 0 Replies: 32 -
CH-R will be the first electric car from Toyota
Read this today. Seems like the CH-R is the first Toyota (except the rav4 EV) to go all electric. Toyota, Panasonic partner for batteries
Wonder if it’s a China exclusive or what... and if it is, what other EV models that will come to US and Europe first.MagnusAG99 Jan 29, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 6,268 Likes: 1 Replies: 50 -
VW Wants The Other 50% Of EV Sales
Since Tesla owns 50%, according to VW.
VW Boss: Tesla Controls 50% Of EV Market, We're Aiming For The RestEl Dobro Jan 27, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 5,524 Likes: 0 Replies: 14 -
Electrify America press release
Source: https://elam-cms-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/inline-files/Electrify%20America%20Announcement%20on%20Partial%20Network%20Shutdown%201.25.2019.pdf
At the recommendation of its supplier, HUBER+SUHNER, a leading supplier of high-powered charging cable technology in the industry, Electrify America is shutting down the majority of its high-powered chargers (150 kW – 350kW) in its network to investigate a potential safety issue with its liquid-cooled cables. The recommendation was issued to all of HUBER+SUHNERS’ customers using the technologyworldwide.
“The safety of our customers is our highest priority,” said Giovanni Palazzo, presidentand CEO of Electrify America. “Out of an abundance of caution, Electrify America is shutting down all of our stations that use the HUBER+SUHNER high-powered cables until we can confirm...bwilson4web Jan 27, 2019 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 6,345 Likes: 0 Replies: 56 -
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