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    Toyota Prius Speeds Out of Control on SoCal FWY

    Re: TV Tease - CHP stops runaway Prius If this guy could dial 911 on his phone while managing his runaway Prius maby he just needs a new app. for...
    Post by: jimtompkins, Mar 9, 2010 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    For Sale 2005 Prius

    silver/grey, 76K miles, option package #6, new tires, excelent condition/no smoking. Asking $11,950. Location :Floyd,VA. SOLD: 03/12/10.
    Thread by: jimtompkins, Mar 9, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Private Sales
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    Excessive White Particle Dust in Cabin. What is it?

    In my opinion the white powder is aluminum oxide. It is caused by oxidation of the air conditioner evaporator core. The powder should stop when...
    Post by: jimtompkins, Feb 25, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Toyota eyeing zinc-air battery technology.

    News release indicates Toyota is investigating battery technology superior to lithium-ion. KickingTires: Batteries Vying for Future of Car Industry
    Thread by: jimtompkins, Mar 8, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Hydrogen Highway's Dead End. FINALLY !

    Why not just electrify the Interstates. Drive and charge your battery at the same time. Use the battery for local. It works for trucks to. No new...
    Post by: jimtompkins, Mar 7, 2008 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Mercedes to introduce lithium-ion battery in 2009

    Daimler anounces lithium-ion battery will be used in 2009 S-400. Report: Daimler to power an S-class sedan with lithium-ion battery
    Thread by: jimtompkins, Mar 1, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News