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North American battery conference in Michigan

Sorry, for the late notice. I found it in my inbox just now.

Source: The Battery Show : Conference Agenda 2017

The $700 one-day pass is a little rich but there are 'free' exhibition hall passes.

GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson

bwilson4web Sep 11, 2017 Read More Replies: 1

Green Drive Get-Together

Hey everyone! There is a gathering this weekend in Madison, WI for National Drive Electric Week. A lot of us are staying at the Clarion next to the Alliant energy center, but there will be free charging for vehicles, and if everyone registers a room under the group name "Green Drive Reunion", you'll get a cheaper rate. ($119.00 v.s. $179.00). The hotel also has a social hour with free beer, wine, and snacks.

We are planning on meeting Friday evening at the Clarion where everyone can mingle for a bit and catch up, and forming a hybrid/EV convoy to Quaker Steak.

There will also be different events going on in Madison for NDEW this weekend that we plan to go to.

If you're interested, feel free to call the hotel and reserve, (608-284-1234) or if you want to come but not stay at the same hotel, that's fine too. The more the merrier! I'm expecting 10-15 people so far. Hoping to keep growing!

That_Prius_Car Sep 11, 2017 Read More Replies: 0

0W-16 Oil coming

Come to find out 0W-16 has been around for a while, mainly in Japan, but its use in the Camry and Camry hybrid is the first I've heard of it. : The engine is a 2.5-liter inline four that has variable valve timing, runs on the Atkinson cycle, and has a near-diesel 14.0:1 compression ratio. It also uses a new super lightweight 0w16 grade oil that further reduces internal friction and losses.

Here's an interesting Q&A with a couple of Japanese "oil guys" about this spec: The Skinny on OW-16 Oil - National Oil & Lube News

So we tested a Honda Fit on a dynamometer. The 0W-16 showed an improvement in fuel economy by 2 percent when compared to 0W-20.

NOLN: What are some of the concerns about 0W-16 oils?
Miyamoto: [Some may be worried that] lowering viscosity might cause increased wear or a pressure issue.
Takahashi: Those were concerns with having such a low viscosity oil, but with more than 15 years...

fotomoto Sep 11, 2017 Read More Replies: 21