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The autobahn is indeed a good example of how highways should operate, but in fairness it should be noted that German drivers are a good example of...
The ICE has nothing to do with the 12V system. When in Ready, the 12V bus is powered by a DC to DC converter, so the voltage will always be in the...
Translating the above post: The laws of physics still apply, but are obfuscated by the incredibly complex nature of today's systems. Complexity...
Not on the site, but it is always an option to block Internet advertising. Just use Adblock or some such plug-in with your web browser. Tom
And in many it is not. In Michigan there is no requirement to stay right when you have more than two lanes. Part of the problem is the sorry...
This works by encouraging the ICE to stop. Tom
For a proper glide you feather the gas to a neutral position: no thrust and no regeneration. Tom
While we are discussing multi-lane divided highways and how people drive, I have noticed a tendency for fast drivers to pass on the right. I am...
Grumpy, that may explain the difference in our experiences. The advertising was a problem even with the old site - I turned it off years ago. I...
Granted. Laws do vary by state and country. However, most states use the Uniform Vehicle Code for the basis of their traffic laws, and those that...
Grumpy, I have absolutely no issues with the new software from a stability standpoint. It runs rock solid with no errors, timeouts, or other evil...
You are wrong on this one. The speed limit is an absolute legal limit. Obviously it's not a physical limit, as you can choose to speed, but from a...
I even remind myself of Sheldon at times. Tom
The Prius AC compressor is a sealed direct drive unit. It is powered by an electric motor that is inside of the compressor, exposed to the...
Almost certainly you have a failing shifter switch. This is the little shift knob that sticks out of the dash. It has a series of switches that...
One data point doesn't make a trend, but I'll toss mine in: I'm an engineer, a pilot, a marine captain, a trained heavy equipment operator, and a...
Not being full is a good sign. Your Prius is designed to keep the battery at about the two-thirds point. The idea is to have charge for powering...
We have local variation in this neck of the woods. That adds a little more complication to using a magnetic compass. Tom
I believe his point was that the Prius PHV gets more miles per gallon, even with smaller gallons. Tom
An adding to Patrick's comments, even a Prius in perfect shape can suddenly suffer a four digit failure. Prius are very reliable, so it's not...
