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  1. hill

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    If the rear was too far out from the curb, i could single handedly pick the rear up & move it closer (course back in college judo days, working out tons, i was benching 425 ... don't try that at home)
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    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Go on to any Tesla forum and read about how even with a preheated cabin and battery they can still get 40%+ loss of range and Tesla obviously has a heat pump.
     
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    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    prime is good to 14f. that covers a lot of driving, especially in cali.

    but again, time will bring improvements to all these area's.
     
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    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    "Good to 14F" isn't so exacting. Let's say it is now 26 degrees out, but it was 13 degrees over the night. The battery might still be around 15 degrees but outside air is warming. The night's cold soaking will cause the car to start in ICE mode, because the battery thermistor hasn't caught up yet. That contradicts the manual, but real life is different.
     
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    thanks for the nice video Tony, it was great, except for that Blackhawks jersey in the background. Maybe you can edit that out, as I'm sure that was somebody just messing with you.
    Go Ducks!
     
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    Devils!
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    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    :eek: Oh goodness, you'll be hearing from Tony soon.
     
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    I didn't even notice it! ;)
     
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    thetas why you have an engine.:)
     
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    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    Not any more. I took it out to save weight so I could get more EV miles. And that gas stuff is dangerous, so no more tank. I'm planning on putting more batteries in both of those spots. Or a frunk.








    :D
     
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    time for resistance heat!(y)
     
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