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  1. Bill Norton replied to the thread NexPower V3 hybrid battery unveil - Sodium-ion battery.

    But cold climates have only been here for a month or so... I live where it gets to +100° and -5°. And my car does not sit in a climate...

    Dec 25, 2024 at 9:22 AM

  2. Bill Norton liked Trollbait's post in the thread Transmission fluid.

    Toyota power-split hybrids(only type in the Prius) do not have an automatic, whether step or CVT, transmission. It gets labelled as an...

    Dec 24, 2024 at 7:43 AM

  3. Bill Norton liked black_jmyntrn's post in the thread NexPower V3 hybrid battery unveil - Sodium-ion battery.

    if I recall.. that's on the Gen 4 Prime, not on the Gen 3 Plugin... my Plugin had no heating strips.

    Dec 24, 2024 at 7:37 AM

  4. Bill Norton replied to the thread NexPower V3 hybrid battery unveil - Sodium-ion battery.

    Watch a tear down video on the Weber Univ channel. Ideally you don't want your Li-ion pack to get too cold in the winter. I believe...

    Dec 23, 2024 at 7:03 AM

  5. Bill Norton liked Grit's post in the thread Exploring the Possibility of Lithium-Titanate (LTO) Batteries for Toyota Prius: Lessons Learned.

    Lto is one of the least efficent type of lithium batteries but have the longest lifespan with proper bms. They have a very narrow range...

    Dec 22, 2024 at 1:52 PM

  6. Bill Norton liked chris johnson 2's post in the thread I had to jump my 12v battery today - How do I maintain a healthy battery?.

    I should not need to understand this trickle charge stuff on a new state-of-the art car from the market leader and champion of...

    Dec 22, 2024 at 12:29 PM

  7. Bill Norton replied to the thread NexPower V3 hybrid battery unveil - Sodium-ion battery.

    Some how my '10 with +155k mi is doing well. I assume 'Prolong' is a grid charger. How did you use it to add years to your pack? (I have...

    Dec 22, 2024 at 11:56 AM

  8. Bill Norton replied to the thread NexPower V3 hybrid battery unveil - Sodium-ion battery.

    1. So toyota is selling 'New OEM' packs, ready to install? For $3500 installed ?? I'd question the 'Date of Manufacture'. Are there...

    Dec 22, 2024 at 10:38 AM

  9. Bill Norton replied to the thread NexPower V3 hybrid battery unveil - Sodium-ion battery.

    Yes, yes, you gain some stored energy on the Downhills. But to get to the top of that hill it was "All the power comes from the Stinky...

    Dec 22, 2024 at 10:15 AM

  10. Bill Norton liked Brian1954's post in the thread Dr. Prius Red Bar.

    If the refurbished HV battery was just purchased and is covered by a warranty, why are you trying to fix it? Take it back to the...

    Dec 21, 2024 at 10:12 AM

  11. Bill Norton replied to the thread Dr. Prius Red Bar.

    This is so true. And everyday the assortment of used modules are getting older. Eventually these "Restorers" won't have many serviceable...

    Dec 20, 2024 at 4:34 PM
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