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Despite in early May France was still in lockdown and that the overall market declined by almost 50%, the plug-in electric car market expanded significantly.

In total, some 7,564 new plug-in electric cars were sold last month (up 61% year-over-year). The BEV and PHEV passenger cars (7,167) had more than 7.4% market share. Only light commercial vehicles still need to recover.

France: In May 2020 Plug-In Electric Car Sales Up By 61%

I am trying to make a purchase decision.

Will there be a Prius redesign for the 2021 model year? In other words, is the redesign expected to be unveiled later this year?

The last redesign was introduced for the 2016 model year. I believe details were official announced in 2015. It's been five years. I hope the anniversary edition marketing gimmick is not the 2021 model.

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This week: 00:00 Introductions 03:45 Best and Worst EV Battery Performance 18:53 Tesla Cancels Solar Roof Orders 41:48 “Transportation Fairness Alliance” is actually an anti-EV shill 48:00 Internal Emails indicate Carlos Ghosn was Set up and Forced Out 57:00 Rumble Motors moving Production to California 1:03:30 Shout-outs and Go Home

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The PHEV Era Needs To End, Now | CleanTechnica

What a git, by omission he apparently wants to smoke into the sunset in our 80’s era diesels

As though Sequester in Place wasn’t harming locally owned business enough, riots across the globe have indiscriminately crippled or fully shuttered small businesses. Please support your local businesses. A study (with a very small sample size using self-reporting) found that drivers with autonomous features tend to be less attentive and perform actions unrelated to driving. […]

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Saw a commercial on TV last night touting ALL of Toyota's hybrid vehicles...EXCEPT THE PRIUS!?!?!

They are saying get ready.

A Million-Mile Battery From China Could Power Your Electric Car - Bloomberg

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Not sure if this thread is appropriate here; mods delete or move as necessary. Random EV musings...

Now that Toyota has released pricing and specs on its upcoming Rav4 Prime, considering a fully loaded Rav4 Prime is ~$47k in the US, with initial fed tax credits of ~$7500 bringing the price down to ~$40k, I find myself cross shopping a Tesla (which has no more fed tax credits remaining) to replace my gas guzzling Lexus LX570.

A new standard range RWD Model 3 is $38k. Long range AWD Model 3 is $47k.

And looking at Tesla website for used Teslas in Northern Cal: a used 2015 Model S at ~40k miles with AWD is ~$40k. A used 2016 Model X is ~$53k. A new LR Model Y is $53k.

Which is the more compelling long term buy? Toyota is more reliable, but only ~43 miles on electricity and still has the moving parts/maintenance of an ICE to deal with. Tesla's have 250-320 range and a super charger network, but has random build issues, and long road trips require planning around charging...

Relates to hybrid batteries which have code B1 to B4 and MB1 to MB4 was allegedly by most of the car garage in Cambodia that it was not made in Japan and work not smoothly. And my car changed cells with much of those battery, will it cause any damage to my car. Please help advise me. thanks

Please make the world a better place. Join a sit in if that’s your thing. If you’re more of an introvert, make sure you do your research and vote. Get your friends and family to vote. Change the world. It’s the least you can do. Russell spends – literally – a few seconds teasing about […]

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Put your beverage down:

Bob Wilson

ps. Moderators, I have no problem if this moved somewhere else but I think it is news.

Russell spent some time with a Tesla Model Y and a Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Both reviews are available in our “Car Reviews” playlist. Make sure to check out “The Tesla Life” to get Russell’s full Model Y review. Toyota recently introduced the PROACE van, offering a warranty of 15 years or 1,000,000 miles, whichever comes […]

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PLANO, TX (May 29, 2020) – The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime will break ground as the most powerful and quickest RAV4 ever, hitting dealerships this summer with a starting MSRP of $38,100. The RAV4’s first-ever plug-in model has up to 302 horsepower with an ability to do 0-60 mph in a projected 5.7 seconds, which makes it the quickest four-door model in the Toyota lineup. But, it doesn’t end there. The RAV4 Prime also has up to a manufacturer-estimated 42 miles on battery alone on a single charge, making it the highest EV range of any PHEV SUV on the market. The RAV4 Prime also has up to a manufacturer-estimated 94 combined MPGe. Even more, what sets RAV4 Prime apart is the standard Electronic On-Demand AWD.

First revealed at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2021 RAV4 Prime will be available in SE and XSE grades, both emphasizing athletic on-road performance and premium comfort and style.



SE Grade

The SE flaunts its sporty attitude with 18-in. painted and...

Here is a link to the story

Nuro's self-driving vehicles to deliver prescriptions for CVS Pharmacy

Nuro, the autonomous robotics startup that has raised more than $1 billion from Softbank Vision Fund, Greylock and other investors, said Thursday it will test prescription delivery in Houston through a partnership with CVS Pharmacy. The pilot, which will use a fleet of the startup's autonomous Toyota Prius vehicles and transition to using its custom-built R2 delivery bots, is slated to begin in June.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid confirmed for Europe, likely for US