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Tesla suing Ontario government over unfair treatment in cancellation of provincial EV incentive
In July, newly elected Premiere Doug Ford canceled the generous EV program in Ontario with a ‘grace period’ for any eligible vehicles in dealer inventory, such that they can still get the rebate as long as it sold and plated by Sept 10. Of course, since Tesla operates differently and does not use a dealer network with inventory, that means rebates ended immediately on July 11 for any customers who had a Model 3 on order - and already paid a deposit - meaning their already-contracted car purchase just increased $14K! . This is completely unfair.
Tesla has allegedly been understanding and graceful in allowing these customers to cancel their order for full refund, now Tesla is suing Ontario for the unfair treatment.
Should be interesting!
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Scientists create battery that refuels electric cars in seconds
Scientists create battery that refuels electric cars in seconds - BBC News
It is a flow battery in which the researchers have developed a system for removing spent electrolyte from the car, and then filling it with charged fluid. They may have also improved upon the flow battery's energy capacity(most are less than Li-ion).
The article is light on details, but if this can be scaled up, it does solve the long distance recharge question. I just hope somebody doesn't decide we don't need home charging any more because of it.Trollbait Aug 15, 2018 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,195 Likes: 1 Replies: 7 -
Electrify America (VW) EV Commercial
Looks like VW is really getting into their punishment.
El Dobro Aug 13, 2018 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 4,631 Likes: 0 Replies: 47 -
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Prius Maximus Aug 13, 2018 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 849 Likes: 1 Replies: 3
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July EV Sales Scorecard
The InsideEV's sales scorecard is out! They recently changed to a quarterly update and just finished updating the report this week.
According to InsideEV's, July marked the 34th month of consecutive year-over-year monthly sales gains for plug-in vehicles.
They estimated a total of 29,514 plug-in electric vehicles were sold in July, and based on automakers’ sales reports and InsideEV's estimates, 153,666 plug-in cars have been delivered through the end of July 2018.
Check out the full report and see the chart snapshot (pictured below), in its entirety, here.
The Prius Prime lands the 2nd spot for the month (1,984)Team ChargePoint Aug 11, 2018 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 979 Likes: 0 Replies: 12 -
Flashback Friday: the Elcar
Here's a fun historical EV fact for this Friday
This Italian electric car let people commute for 7 cents during the 1970s oil crisis, hitting speeds of a whopping 28 mph, with a 55-mile range.
Dallas News shared more on the Elcar here.Team ChargePoint Aug 10, 2018 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 715 Likes: 0 Replies: 7 -
The Story Behind the Birth of the Prius
This is basically a Coles' Notes version of "The Prius That Shook The World" (a book that should be read by any Prius enthusiast).
Part 1:
The Story Behind the Birth of the Prius, Part 1 | TOYOTA Global Newsroom
Part 2:
The Story Behind the Birth of the Prius, Part 2 | TOYOTA Global Newsroom
It is not a stretch to say that for many people, the word "Prius" comes to mind when they hear the word "hybrid." The Prius has become so widely known that it is nearly synonymous with hybrid cars.
But what's the story behind the Prius? Just how did this revolution in car-making begin?
We spoke to Satoshi Ogiso, the only person to have worked on the Prius from the project planning stage all the way through to the current fourth generation. He told us about what led to the development of the very first Prius.
G21: It all...Tideland Prius Aug 8, 2018 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 32,314 Likes: 14 Replies: 30 -
Prius III On board charging system
I’d like to share with you my future project, which is a portable battery, that connects in parallel with the hybrid system of a Prius HEV and transforms it in a plug-in hybrid without plug.
Here is a list of the parts I believe are the best appropiate:
Battery: 48v 40Ah / 80 Ah. Since I start cheap. I’ll go with 40Ah:
High voltage EV Relay, activated by a switch in the dashboard: Avoids high voltage exposure when unplugging the battery and when the car is powered off.
Inverter 48vDC to 240VAC 2500W: since there are no DC boost converters on the market with this requirements I believe an inverter will do.
5A 288v Charger
Circuit is as follows:
Battery is charged at home, brought to the car and hooked to the inverter. Inverter connected to the 288v charger and charger connected to the terminals of the Prius battery pack through HV relay and controlled through a switch in the dashboard
This project will be applied in a Toyota Prius Gen3 and the purpose of this thread is...aaronsbd Aug 7, 2018 Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications Read More Views: 2,626 Likes: 1 Replies: 7 -
My Prius center touch screen and isn’t properly functioning. NEED cheaper alternative to dealer.
I’m in in the Inland Empire - Riverside, California. My 2007 Prius touch screen is glitching “Lexus” logo and going black then going back to blue with Prius synergy. Basically it’s going haywire. I can’t use the touch screen buttons, or rather, rarely can. Sometimes it works for like 5 mins before going back to unfuctional.
I talked to the dealer and they just want to replace it, which is no longer in my budget due to other repairs that I finally took care of.
Does anyone know of someone in the Inland Empire or even the Los Angeles area that can possibly offer a cheaper alternative to completely replacing it.
Please let me know.
THANKS.Ian Simons Aug 7, 2018 Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics Read More Views: 6,606 Likes: 0 Replies: 13 -
CARB report on Fuel Cell Progress
A deep dive, there are some 'a miracle occurs here': California ARB Annual Review 2018 issue
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Aug 7, 2018 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 861 Likes: 0 Replies: 12 -
New Tesla Mini Coming Soon
I'd probably be able to pick this one up.
Tesla is working on a ‘Tesla mini-car’, says Elon Musk | Electrek -
Forbes pits EV's against .... Everything?
Yikes - that's the kind of press that'll REALLY ramp up the Short'ers & nay-sayers.
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Proposed freeze of mileage regulations
Source: The EPA’s fuel economy rollback has a bizarre justification - Vox
The Environmental Protection Agency is starting to roll back one of the most important policies for limiting climate change of the Obama era. The agency is also picking a fight with states that want tougher car emission rules, setting itself up for a knock-down, drag-out legal fight.
The proposal, released Thursday morning by the EPA and the US Department of Transportation, would ramp up fuel economy standards for cars and light-duty trucks until 2021 and then freeze them. The change would also revoke California’s waiver to set its own rules under the Clean Air Act, rules that 13 other states and the District of Columbia also follow.
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Rule changes are...bwilson4web Aug 5, 2018 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 813 Likes: 3 Replies: 2 -
The Microlino EV
Looks like there's a new use for an Isetta.
This adorable little electric car is ready to roll at speeds up to 56 mph | Electrek
El Dobro Aug 2, 2018 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 2,278 Likes: 1 Replies: 12 -
Tesla Q2 2018 earnings call
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Aug 1, 2018 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 986 Likes: 0 Replies: 14 -
austingreen Jul 30, 2018 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 2,017 Likes: 1 Replies: 16
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Ford taxi to replace Prius v
Source: Ford Introduces Two New Fuel-Efficient Taxis; Hybrid and Diesel Versions Give Operators More Choice, Potential Savings | Ford Media Center
New 2019 Transit Connect Taxi
Transit Connect Taxi, when equipped with available 1.5-liter EcoBlue® diesel engine, is targeted to return an EPA-estimated Highway rating of at least 30 mpg. Actual mileage will vary. Final EPA-estimated ratings available early 2019.
The Transit Connect Taxi offers seating for five with a roomy, flexible interior well-suited for livery service. It features more than 60 cubic-feet cargo volume behind the second row, more than the Nissan NV200 Taxi.
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First-ever Fusion Hybrid Taxi
The first-ever Fusion Hybrid Taxi shares parts with the Ford Police Responder Hybrid for improved durability in a livery duty cycle...bwilson4web Jul 29, 2018 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 2,665 Likes: 1 Replies: 14 -
Tideland Prius Jul 29, 2018 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,803 Likes: 0 Replies: 6
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