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Toyota makes major changes every 5 years. Since the present Prius started with the 2004 model year, 2009 models will have the big changes. Look...
Let's make the math as simple as possible: Assume your Prius gets 40mpg after upgrade: the $10K battery only is used for the first 40 miles every...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(etyler88 @ May 2 2007, 09:36 AM) 433918</div> No, to both questions. Coal makes up 50% of our electric power...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(OlsonBW @ May 2 2007, 09:42 AM) 433929</div> I thought California required a 150,000 warranty. The motor referred to...
In the www.autobloggreen.com article referenced, it sounded like Watanabe confirmed that the motor (MG2) was going to be smaller in the new Prius....
The 100mpg Prius is a LONG ways away! Probably never, in fact. Auto manufacturers will go to some new technology to get that. A "free piston"...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Apr 30 2007, 08:23 PM) 432927</div> Mild Hybrids (AKA Hollow hybrids) are not really hybrids. A...
GM, DaimlerChysler, and BMW are all collaborating on a hybrid design for large cars and SUVs. It's not as elegant as Toyota's 1997 design, but it...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(etyler88 @ Apr 30 2007, 09:41 AM) 432529</div> The EPA is changing the way they measure/calculate MPG. ALL mileage...
I believe the Prius will have some new tech for 2009, whether it be the "turbogenerator" mentioned above or the Lexus two-speed MG2 motor I...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(MikeSF @ Apr 28 2007, 12:07 PM) 431713</div> Yes, that is a net increase in energy. If the original source is a...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tempus @ May 27 2006, 07:19 PM) 261881</div> Using the 15% to 85% ratio, I come up with 80.7 BTU/Gallon for E85, or...
The Detroit 3 (formerly Big 3) like E85 fro two reasons: 1. It only costs about $100 for them to make the conversion. 2. It will never happen in...
The Union of Concerned Scientists calls the 2007 crop of Mild Hybrids "Hollow Hybrids", since they aren't hybrids at all; just marketing crap from GM.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jonnycat26 @ Mar 22 2007, 10:59 AM) 410202</div> The 2007 Vue "hybrid" is what the Union of Concerned Scientists...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ari14850 @ Apr 17 2007, 03:58 PM) 424873</div> Hi Ari, You've gotten some suggestions already on how the PSD works....
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(donee @ Apr 11 2007, 06:31 PM) 421719</div> Hi Donee, The Corolla is already at 1.8L. It has a new 1.8L for 2008,...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Apr 20 2007, 12:49 PM) 426846</div> Hi Tideland, What about supercharging? Everything else on the...
The 2009 Prius is supposed to have a turbocharged 1.8L engine. Does anyone know if the turbocharging has to be on full time, or is it just there...
