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I am skeptical of non-EPA reports of cars whose existence is documented by press releases and rewrites by automotive press. There are a few exceptions but for the most part, I am skeptical. However, I have grown fond of Robert Llewellyn's efforts over the years and I found something in his latest review:


Apparently Kia is feeding the electric motor power through the transmission. Today's EVs are often single gear-ratio transmissions. At low speed, the torque makes gears redundant but at higher speeds, the back EMF limits the power. If you want high speed, the motor needs to be geared for slow rpm and that is what Kia has done. But how fast do you need to go?

Recently there is a report that the Hyundai Ioniq has set a speed record for hybrids. Piece of cake if you run the motor through a transmission to gear it down.

Bob Wilson

CHAdeMO stations have been geting hit on occasion - but that just typically takes out 1 or 2. Now?
$hĭt's gettin' real;
Barstow, CA Tesla Supercharger Vandalized Before Thanksgiving Weekend (Update)
iirc, there are at least 8 chargers out there. Article states 'experts' had to do this - not just barstow meth heads, due to the fact your ordinary shmow would likely fry their self. Some suspect the neocons. Truth is, the cache of breakers were easily worth somewhere in the 5 figures - even used. Like catalytic converters, the products will probably have to be etched/stenciled from now on - so if someone tries to fence them, BOOM you got your bad guy.
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Russell The Drive loves and hates the Bolt Tony Tesla hack Mark Supercharger sabotaged in Barstow CA Russell Vast right wing conspiracy Paul hmmm, haven’t we all been saying this for years?? Russell It’s new but because it’s VW, I won’t believe anything they say about it Russell For Danny

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Skoda Confirms Plug-In Hybrid Superb Will Be Automaker's First Of Several Upcoming Electric Vehicles

Volkswagen bets on new technology to bounce back from crisis

Today, VW president Herbert Diess in a press conference states;
But wait - there's more!
Lofty goals ! and this is in addition to them paying;
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Let me know what you guys think!
I think this is a real Prius competitor. I checked out the Niro at my local mall and at the auto show, I love the interior, options, and a crossover! The exterior doesn't look too bad, but it their first year gen, so it will improve in the future. It is reasonable price from 25k-30k, but nothing official yet. The only bad is that the battery is only 7-8 years warranty, but again not official yet..
If they make a plug-in, I could consider trading my PiP

0-124 MPH in 5.6 seconds. 265 mile range per charge. Niiiiiiice

The Latest 200 MPH Supercar Is Completely Electric

i bought this vehicle from local regular vehicle mechnic and after a week this vehicle started to give these signs

Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.

Hyundai Ioniq vs Toyota Prius | Auto Express

Mark Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid shown in SoCal Tony Schaefer’s New York Auto Show look at the Pacifica Minivan Russell Yeah, I’m going there Russell A stupid law Evan http://www.thedrive.com/news/6007/tesla-model-s-declared-the-most-loved-car-in-america-again Russell The Bolt wins two awards even though it’s not for sale and only a (literal) handful of people have driven yet, GM’s PR reach once […]

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Thoughts on this? This may also be why Toyota is now reluctantly looking at making a long ranged BEV (battery electric vehicle) as well, since their Mirai fuel cell vehicle is selling/leasing at a much slower rate than they were anticipating.

But I'm sure those nearly 400k $1k reservations for a Tesla Model 3 suddenly made them turn their heads too. Can't claim "nobody wants us to build plug-in electric cars" anymore.

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Chevrolet Bolt- 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year..

Not "EV Car of the Year".... but overall 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year!

Congrats to GM for another award for the Bolt.

Source: Live from Los Angeles! | TheDetroitBureau.com

Chevrolet Bolt EV: Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2017

Chevrolet Bolt EV is the 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year - Motor Trend

I hope this encourages GM to actually advertise the Bolt, and make people aware of its existence. I think at an absolute...

I have no idea what role the Prius plays in this new TV show by ex Top Gear presenters, but at the moment, it seems like the Prius is playing some kind of (negative) role, judging by the tweet mentioned in the article.

Crash scene planted outside Kings Cross ahead of Grand Tour launch - ITV News

It appears that the US has finalized the "quiet car" noisemaker law.

U.S. finalizes long delayed 'quiet cars' rules| Reuters

Here is a recent article on state Plug-In incentives. Some of these state programs are year-to-year so hopefully they will continue for 2017 (since many of us cannot get our hands on a new Toyota Prime until 2017).

10 States That May Pay You Big Money to Buy an Electric Car
NY PA MA MI TX CA CO MD LA SC

I think they missed some states, so see also this thread for a preliminary listing of Prime incentives:
Prius Prime Preliminary State Tax Credit Discussion | PriusChat

Paul Tired of waiting for your auto mfg to link with Android Auto? You will soon be able to get it free of charge, without having to change anything in your present car! Mark Toyota is planning long-range battery-powered electric cars for 2020 as its hydrogen fuel cells cars are failing Russell No, it won’t. […]

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I'm quite amused: Mercedes EQ Brand Plans 10 Models to Take on Tesla - Bloomberg


After Tesla guts their USA brand, luxury cars, it is about time . . .