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    5 Reasons for and against an EV, hybrid, or ICE

    Yeah, that was my original setup too=perfect. Then, our next plug-in had the port on the opposite side of the vehicle and the fun began. Umm, OK.
    Post by: fotomoto, Nov 14, 2024 at 2:48 PM in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    5 Reasons for and against an EV, hybrid, or ICE

    So I've been "plugging in" for about the last 15 years and here's some things I never see mentioned..... Dealing with charging cables multiple...
    Post by: fotomoto, Nov 13, 2024 at 4:20 PM in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Edmunds on Honda hybrid vs Prius

    Yet, you bought a BoltEV. Honda's Insight ('99) came out around the same time as the Prius ('97).
    Post by: fotomoto, Nov 9, 2024 at 11:55 AM in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Who still has the 'Original Hybrid Battery' on their Gen. 2

    So far, 8 out of 8 reporting "yes" are located in cooler climes.
    Post by: fotomoto, Oct 30, 2024 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    EV range in real world?

    Being that you're in Taos NM, hills (regen) and very little HVAC load this time of year. I've gotten my '21 Escape PHEV to register 60 miles with...
    Post by: fotomoto, Oct 29, 2024 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Good time to buy TSLA as I'm selling mine

    In digital photography, this is what is know as white balance. Notice how the white shirt in the left photo is less white than the right. Even...
    Post by: fotomoto, Oct 23, 2024 in forum: Tesla
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    Supercharger progress

    Travel review from a BEV forum: "-Charging cost. This is ridiculous in my honest opinion. We chose to drive our Tesla across country hoping it...
    Post by: fotomoto, Oct 17, 2024 in forum: EV (Electric Vehicle) Discussion
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    Has anyone ever ran a prime completely out of gas and then added a little to get to a station?

    Not in my Prime but I have in my former (RIP) Energi. It was for a fuel economy challenge so I was prepared and carried an emergency gallon can...
    Post by: fotomoto, Sep 30, 2024 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Newbie here… I need some basic info re PHEV/HEV

    Yes, the PHEV has a default auto mode where the operator (like my wife as an example) can just drive it but there are options that others can...
    Post by: fotomoto, Jun 10, 2024 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    No Ready Mode

    First step: check 12v battery.
    Post by: fotomoto, Jun 1, 2024 in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Dealership wouldn't honor 12v warranty because it was replaced under 336 basic coverage?

    Typically OEM replacement parts carry a 12 month warranty. 4 years on a lead-acid battery in Sugarland, Tx is not abnormal. [IMG]
    Post by: fotomoto, May 26, 2024 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    My mother crapped and now it’s in the leather seats

    Murphy's oil soap. Also, a 30 minute ozone generator treatment for the whole interior with A/C on and set to recirculation. I use it about once...
    Post by: fotomoto, May 15, 2024 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    New motto

    [ATTACH] ;)
    Post by: fotomoto, May 1, 2024 in forum: Tesla
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    Replaced all speakers + Sub Install + Custom Trunk Speakers

    Sorry for the very late reply but I installed the rockville sub in the mini-spare of another vehicle (Mazda 5) and it is still pounding out bass...
    Post by: fotomoto, Apr 11, 2024 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Used OK?

    Down vote here. Owned a new 2020 pacifica hybrid for six months (and four break downs). I suggest reading their forum for a few weeks where...
    Post by: fotomoto, Mar 24, 2024 in forum: Other Cars