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What Drives Us Podcast - #227 Elon, Get Your Thumb Out Of Trump’s nice person - What Drives Us
Patrick Connor’s feature; Russell’s Rant: Build it and they will park Russell (via patrick) Model S driver survives epic crash Even the obvious, sensible stuff must die EVs can go fast Tesla loves trucks Tony Electricity is cheaper than gas throughout the US Evan (via mark) Chevy unveils a new Plugin Concept at China Autoshow, […]
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Toyota's New Bet on Hydrogen
I thought Toyota indicated they were moving away from hydrogen? Now they design a hydrogen powered semi truck.
Toyota Unveiled Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Truck at Port of Los Angeles | WIREDProdigyplace Apr 19, 2017 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 3,451 Likes: 0 Replies: 28 -
Electric Vans from German Postal Carrier
Source: German Postal Carrier May Enter Commercial Electric Van Business
Deutsche Post DHL Group has 2,500 Streetscooter electric delivery vans in its fleet. The company will be doubling its current annual production level to 4,000 by the end of the year.
Part of that production output can be sold to external fleet customers at a price of 32,000 euros ($34,000), according to Automotive News.
The company is now considering launching a second assembly plant that could increase annual production to 20,000 a year.
Deutsche Post DHL bought Streetscooter in 2014 and planned initially to build 2,000 electric vans a year. Steetscooter also offers electric work trucks and delivery scooters.
Volkswagen Group CEO Matthias Mueller said he was “annoyed beyond...bwilson4web Apr 18, 2017 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,209 Likes: 1 Replies: 1 -
Car Comparison: 2017 Hyundai Ioniq vs. 2017 Toyota Prius
Car Comparison: 2017 Hyundai Ioniq vs. Toyota Prius | Driving
NB: The video and article have two different fuel economy numbers for the two cars. I think the article numbers are final ones just before they returned the vehicle (as mentioned when they were quoting the Prius numbers).Tideland Prius Apr 15, 2017 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,807 Likes: 0 Replies: 0 -
Tata Bolt
Source: Never Minding the Chevy Bolt EV, Tata Shows Off Its Own Bolt EV in the UK
. . . Tata Motors recently showed a proper Bolt EV of its own.
Described by author “Nigel” for The Red Ferret as “impressive,” and “very nice,” with good drivability, attention to detail, and fit and finish all around, the electric conversion of Tata’s UK-built Bolt subcompact left him “a little bit shell shocked.”
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Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Apr 14, 2017 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,706 Likes: 0 Replies: 6 -
Et Tu Edmunds
We've dealt with hybrid skeptics for years who spread a lot of FUD and now this:
A True or False Quiz on Hybrids, Plug-In Cars and Fuel Economy | Edmunds
(NOTE: take the " " out of this:
https: //www.edmunds.com /car-news/tips-advice/a-true-or-false-quiz-on-hybrids-plug-in-cars-and-fuel-economy .html )
"Hybrid cars save you money."
False.
. . .
"If you want to save money on gas, you really need a new hybrid, plug-in hybrid or EV."
False.
. . .
"Fuel economy is all about the car and its technology."
False.
. . .
"EVs can work for anyone."
False.
. . .
"EV range is inadequate for most people."
False.
. . .
"If you buy an EV, you can get a federal tax credit."
True — for now.
. . .
"There's no...bwilson4web Apr 14, 2017 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,225 Likes: 2 Replies: 2 -
What Drives Us Podcast - #226 The Farm And The Furious - What Drives Us
Thanks to Lee Moon for the title this week. Russell Autonomy is not the right goal Mark US surpasses 1% share of market in EVs for first time! Paul Hybrid cop car Russell Elio Tony EVs are the future We touch on the Farmers hacking their tractors as an indicator of what we discussed many […]
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Bridgestone "ologic technology"
A little late, Bridgestone implemented what I had to do on our former Prius by tire testing and substitution.
Source: ologic | Bridgestone
Now if we could just fit them on a Prius . . .
Bob Wilsonbwilson4web Apr 10, 2017 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,677 Likes: 0 Replies: 15 -
Police Hybrid Pursuit Vehicle
Ford's new hybrid police car fights smog -- and crime
Ford's new hybrid police car fights smog -- and crime
This brings to mind the police pursuit Super Bowl commercial series.Prodigyplace Apr 10, 2017 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,452 Likes: 1 Replies: 3 -
Prius runs on E85
Prius runs on E85 with no problems, with great bebefits to the car and enviroment.
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Dashboard summary March 2017
Once again, thanks to Jeff Cobb's team: March 2017 Dashboard
Model 03/15/17 02/15/17 01/15/17 12/15/16 1 Fusion Hybrid 5865 4939 4856 3577 2 Prius Liftback 5798 5418 4553 7786 3 Transit Diesel* 4258 3621 2720 4570 4 RAV4 3497 3080 2898 4773 5 Model S* 3100 1700 1200 5300 6 Niro Hybrid 2704 2143 7 Model X* 2500 800 1000 3300 8 Volt 2132 1820 1611 3691 9 Accord Hybrid 1843 1867 1711 3124 10 Camry Hybrid 1658 1333 1238 2181 11 Prius Prime 1618 1362 1366 1641 12 Highlander Hybrid 1587 1339 571 1018 13 Leaf 1478 1037 772 1899 14 Prius c 1385 1372 1143 1644 15 Sonata 1082 1471 1113 1374 16 Fusion Energi 1002 837 606 1099 17 Bolt 978 952 1162 579 18 Prius v 960 892 767 1373 19 CT200h 841 458 393 968 20 Colorado Diesel 722 663 490 909 21 RX 400 / 450 h 713 507 443 985 22 i3* 703 318 382 791 23 C-Max Hybrid 671 676 473 895 24 C-Max Energi 662 639 473 1289 25 MKZ 605 570 467 667 26 Avalon Hybrid 530 464 448 1026 27 ES Hybrid 448 330 242 734 28 500e* 418 283 305 353 29 A3 Plug... bwilson4web Apr 8, 2017 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 5,297 Likes: 3 Replies: 55 -
What Drives Us Podcast - #225 - What Drives Us
Russell’s rant Why do all car dealers suck so bad? Why is buying a car so painful? Why print mags are dead Mark March EV sales go up Tony Charging the Bolt
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2017 Canadian Green Car & Green Utility Vehicle Of the Year
Toyota Prius and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid!
http://www.ajac.ca/files/ccoty/CGCOTY_Winner_EN.pdf?ver=2
http://www.ajac.ca/files/ccoty/CGUVOTY_Winner_EN.pdfTideland Prius Apr 5, 2017 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,039 Likes: 4 Replies: 0 -
Requirements analysis - traffic accident mitigation
Source: Death Toll Rises as U.S. Drivers Keep Engaging in Distracted Driving | TheDetroitBureau.com
Highway fatalities had been dropping for more than a decade until two years, when that trend began to reverse direction. A look by a safety organization revealed the behaviors drivers are engaging in behind the wheel ratcheting that number up.
. . .
Some of the worst things drivers do and believe include:
- 47% believe it is safe to send a text either manually or via voice-dictation systems.
- 45% feel pressure from employers to check email while driving; however, 44% say they have crashed in the last three years while they were either commuting or traveling for business.
- 35% of teens would use social media behind the wheel.
- 17% of teens feel their own distraction may have contributed to a crash.
- 71%...
bwilson4web Apr 4, 2017 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 2,167 Likes: 5 Replies: 14 -
Ethanol Industry Outlook for 2017
http://ethanolrfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ethanol-Industry-Outlook-2017.pdf
Thought some would want to take a look. I've just skimmed it myself.Trollbait Apr 3, 2017 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,852 Likes: 0 Replies: 10 -
What are these part numbers?
Hi
When i delivered my prius,i found two spare parts in dash board according to following part numbers.
Can you help me to determine which are these spares?
Is there any websites to check and order genuine parts?
Thanks
Akbar
Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.IR.AK.EB Apr 3, 2017 Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Read More Views: 2,090 Likes: 0 Replies: 10 -
Mercedes Dropping Fuel Cell Development
Batteries are cheaper.
Mercedes Says It Will Not Pursue Fuel Cell Development For Its Cars - Gas 2El Dobro Mar 31, 2017 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,060 Likes: 3 Replies: 0 -
VW Diesels On Sale
Source: VW Gets EPA Approval to Sell Off Remaining 2015 Diesels | TheDetroitBureau.com
Volkswagen has reached an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency that will allow it to sell off about 67,000 diesel vehicles that have been in limbo since the EPA accused the German maker of cheating on emissions tests in September 2015.
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The new agreement will allow VW to upgrade the engine and control systems to comply with U.S. emissions standards – as well as the tougher standards in place in California and 11 other states.
The exact timing for dealers to resume taking orders is uncertain, however, VW noting in its statement, “We are still finalizing the details of this program and will provide more information on its implementation at the appropriate time,”
This could mark the last time U.S. consumers will be able to purchase a Volkswagen diesel.
. ....bwilson4web Mar 31, 2017 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 2,336 Likes: 0 Replies: 28 -
What Drives Us Podcast - #224 Chevrolet Bolt Review And This Week’s News - What Drives Us
This week’s news and reviews… Mark – Mark goes into detail on his week driving the Chevy Bolt EV Paul – Tesla finds some new funding Russell – Uber news round-up: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Android Auto whips nice person on Apple Car Play
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Bolt in Korea and California
Source: AD #2071 – Glut of New & Used Cars, Toyota’s Big Apple Debuts, Custom Citroen DS’s – Autoline Daily
The Chevy Bolt EV isn’t officially on sale in South Korea. Not just yet. It makes its official debut at the Seoul auto show next week. But EV enthusiasts are well aware of the car. Wards Auto reports that the company started taking pre-orders last Friday and sold out the entire shipment in less than two hours. That was the first shipment of 400 cars. Chevy took in 2000 preorders and placed a new order immediately to get more Bolts on the boat. The car starts at nearly $40,000 in South Korea but thanks to generous EV subsidies the price drops to only $20,000.
More details: http://wardsauto.com/engines/koreans-snap-first-imported-bolt-evs-2-hours
Source:...bwilson4web Mar 25, 2017 Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News Read More Views: 1,263 Likes: 1 Replies: 4
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