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Dashboard summary March 2018
Thanks to Jeff Cobb and Hybridcars.com: http://www.hybridcars.com/march-2018-sales-dashboard/
model 03/15/18 02/15/18 01/15/18 12/15/17 1 Fusion Hybrid 4646 5059 2519 4169 2 Transit Diesel 4611 3383 2629 4333 3 RAV4 4128 3657 3502 4846 4 Prius Liftback 4064 3889 4011 5401 5 Model 3 3680 2600 1900 1050 6 Model S 3200 1100 900 4800 7 Prius Prime 2922 2050 1496 2420 8 Model X 2500 900 700 3400 9 Ram Pickup Diesel 2381 1917 1517 2147 10 Niro Hybrid 2251 1826 1630 2397 11 Camry Hybrid 2125 1557 1621 2913 12 Volt 1782 983 713 1937 13 Bolt EV 1774 1424 1177 3227 14 Leaf 1500 895 150 102 15 Highlander Hybrid 1401 1094 976 1606 16 Ioniq Hybrid 1391 975 902 829 17 Clarity Plug In 1061 881 594 898 18 i3 992 623 382 672 19 RX 400 / 450 h 965 668 583 967 20 C-Max Hybrid 890 709 709 980 21 Avalon Hybrid 828 513 477 446 22 Prius C 814 716 811 954 23 Fusion Energi 782 794 640 875 24 Colorado Diesel 741 624 554 557 25 NX Hybrid 735 518 458 731 26 5-Series Plug in 689 413 224 706... -
Tesla vs Bolt production ramp up
Source: Tesla PR Disaster 10 Times As Good As Chevy Bolt Ramp Up | CleanTechnica
The whole world is talking about Tesla’s inability to produce cars, Elon Musk’s unrealistic timelines, and “broken promises.” But the facts are different:
Fact — 9 months after start of the assembly line, GM had produced about a 1,000 Bolts.
Fact — 9 months after start of the assembly line, Tesla had produced about 10,000 Model 3.
The hype and wild speculations are caused by the Tesla PR disaster in the communication around the Model 3 ramp up. It is a PR failure, because in the real world, the Model 3 ramp is as good or better than the Chevy Bolt ramp.
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No, I'm not a Tesla car fanboy as much as admiration for what Musk has accomplished.
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March 2018 US Plug-In Sales
- Model 3 takes the overall prize for both March and YTD.
- Prius Prime takes the PHEV top honours for March and YTD (1st runner up overall YTD, 2nd runner up overall in March)
- Volt just edges out Bolt for March but still trails Bolt YTD
- LEAF has a solid first month (1,500)
- Clarity PHEV sales increases for March
- Pacifica and Outlander PHEV posts modest increases for March
Monthly Plug-In Sales Scorecard -
Insight III
Source: 2019 Honda Insight First Look | Edmunds
It looks as if Honda has learned from its mistakes and, in the process, may have created the perfect compact hybrid in the new 2019 Honda Insight, set to debut this week at the 2018 New York Auto Show. A typical sedan profile replaces the previous model's Prius-aping hatchback design, while the front end bears more than a passing resemblance to the Accord. The Honda Insight's interior design closely mimics that of other vehicles in its manufacturer's lineup. Looking like a cross between the cabins of the Civic and Accord, the Insight's interior goes for familiarity rather than the Prius' "look at me, I'm a hybrid!" plasticky mess of a dashboard.
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The new Insight is motivated by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine — paired to a motor-generator — that provides electricity to the battery pack and electric propulsion motor that... -
Tesla Catches on Fire After Collision (Speed possibly a factor)
There could be more reasons why the Tesla caught fire, than what we see in the media. I know the lithium ion pack, is located somewhat underneath or rear of the car. So, y would the hood appear as if it has being ripped through by a chain saw?
Here's the link:
Tesla in fatal California crash was on Autopilot - BBC News -
E.P.A. Prepares to Roll Back Rules Requiring Cars to Be Cleaner and More Efficient
The New York Times reports EPA head Scott Pruitt has sent a 16 page draft initiative to the White House, rolling back what the NYT calls the "strict regulatory burden on automakers that will result in more affordable trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles for buyers, according to people familiar with the plan."
https://nyti.ms/2urXFGs
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Toyota unveiled prototype hybrid flexible-fuel vehicle - Gen 4 Body
"Toyota unveiled a prototype hybrid flexible-fuel vehicle (Hybrid FFV) during an event Toyota held São Paulo, Brazil. Stakeholders including the state government, universities, and the sugarcane association (the Sugarcane Industry Union: UNICA) attended the event. ..." More here:
Toyota unveiles flexible fuel hybrid prototype in Brazil - Green Car Congress
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Which is hated more: labor unions or EVs
Source: Hyundai union head fears GM-like crisis; says electric cars destroy jobs | Reuters
ULSAN, South Korea (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor’s (005380.KS) union chief warned its workers may face a similar crisis to the one hitting General Motors’ (GM.N) South Korean unit as sales in key markets slide, adding that electric cars were ‘evil’ and will destroy jobs.
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Longer term, Ha worries about the advent of electric cars, which when they go mainstream could wreak havoc on traditional auto jobs as they don’t require engines and transmissions.
Hyundai’s union has predicted a drastic shift into electric cars could lead to a loss of 70 percent of Hyundai jobs... -
Chevy Bolt best selling EV in California
Chevy Bolt EV Top Selling Electric Car In CA | GM Authority
Folks wonder why there are so many plug ins on dealer lots in California.
With generous credits to the manufacturers and higher demand than the rest of the country it’s no wonder.
Meanwhile while EVs are taking off in California,
here in Wisconsin the EV market is all but dead with single digit sales since October of last year.
Most all Wisconsin EVs are used imports from other states.
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Help the beeping driving me insane
I have a 2010 Prius and I recently just got rear-ended the hatch no longer opens but the car doesn't recognize that it's closed so there is a beeping alerting me that one of my doors is open. Because the hatch is stuck shut I can't trick the switch in the locking mechanism to think that it's closed I can't seem to find anywhere online where the beeping speaker box is. I'm an Uber driver I intend on getting this fixed but until I get the money from the insurance I need to be able to work and the beeping is not only driving me insane but my ratings down and my clients insane as well. If anyone has any suggestions for how to turn the beeping off I would greatly appreciate it. -
BMW plug-in strategy
BMW is moving slow with its big offerings set for 3 1/2 years from now and 12 bevs and 13 phevs (some will be the same model with bev and phev options) due by end of 2015.
The ix3 is the next one up, which is a pure bev small SUV. Next up is the i4, which are detailed bellow.
BMW's Master Plan Includes Replacing Performance Cars With EVs
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BMW cuts model range due to WTLP test
BMW cuts model range as new WLTP test looms | Motoring News | Honest John
A senior source at a UK leasing company told HonestJohn.co.uk he received an email from the manufacturer in February, which confirmed it had stopped production of a large amount of cars.
He described the full list of models as “huge” but specifically named the following: all plug-in hybrids except the 5 Series, the 520d Efficient Dynamics, the M3 and certain versions of the X1, X5 and X6.
“With the introduction of the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure, BMW is taking proactive steps to bring its product portfolio in line with global regulations,” said the email.
The WLTP test will become mandatory for all new cars from September 2018... -
New VW Engine
I like engines and this one has a clever twist: Volkswagen Millerized 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion gasoline engine offers diesel-like fuel economy; derivatives may be applied in hybrid systems
Volkswagen has developed and deployed a gasoline engine that offers diesel-like fuel economy but is significantly cheaper to buy. Currently applied in the new Golf and Golf Variant (earlier post), the 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion delivers 96 kW / 130 PS with combined fuel consumption of 4.8 l/100 km (49 mpg US). The NEDC extra-urban figure drops as low as 4.0 l/100 km/h (59 mpg US).
The 1.5-liter engine... -
Nissan Leaf vs Chevy Bolt battery management system
Interesting look and comparison of the 2018 Nissan Leaf's air-based thermal management system with the Chevy Bolt's liquid version.
This will no doubt be a question many future prospective EV owners will have in mind, as a battery that loses too much of its capacity in a short period of time will make them much less desirable.
Interestingly I heard that the longer ranged 60 kWh Leaf due out in 2019 is supposed to have a liquid heating/cooling system. Will make for an interesting study when those come out, and 2018 owners are stuck with an inferior system.
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Audi A3 e-tron v BMW i3 v Citroen C4 Cactus v Toyota Prius: Economy comparison
I am a fan of head-to-head comparison test drives. From April 2016, these articles still ring true.
Source: Audi A3 e-tron v BMW i3 v Citroen C4 Cactus v Toyota Prius: Economy comparison test part one
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It [Gen-4 Prius rjw] uses only 3.4L/100km, which is 15 per cent less than it did in the previous-generation model. Despite the fact it has essentially carried over the same 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain, it has seen big efficiency improvements to its thermal efficiency, and you can now drive at speeds up to 110km/h (previously 70km/h).
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Source: Audi A3 e-tron v BMW i3 v Citroen C4 Cactus v Toyota Prius: Economy comparison test part two... -
BMW Really Likes Tesla
Source: http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2018/03/the-simple-reason-why-bmw-really-likes-tesla.html
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“At Tesla and BMW i, we share the same attitude that new technology needs to be emotionally desirable otherwise it will never work,” said Wieland Brúch, media relations manager of BMW i and electric mobility. “I think they did a wonderful job in terms of emotionalizing e-mobility because as long as e-mobility means just getting emissions-free driving from A to B, that’s not sufficient to make it a success.”
Prior to Tesla, electric cars were boring and only “the treehuggers” were buying them, Brúch said, but that approach wasn’t going to make EVs mainstream and truly successful. “They are doing a very good job to help e-mobility become more widespread,” he said. “We think Tesla is very helpful in pushing e-mobility and we are welcoming everyone member of the... -
Porsche to add 250 miles EV range in 20 minutes
PORSCHE’S TESLA-FIGHTING ELECTRIC SPORTS CAR GETS ITS OWN SUPERCHARGER NETWORK
Porsche’s Electric Mission E Gets Its Own Superchargers | WIRED
Highlights:
The rule holds for the automaker's upcoming Mission E, the all-electric sedan aiming to replace the Tesla Model S in the driveways of the rich and environmentally conscious, starting in 2019 or 2020. The four-door five-seater will bolt from zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds, and go 310 miles on a charge.
To keep the confidence flowing, Porsche will give Mission E drivers an extra perk: the ability to add 250 miles of range to their battery in 20 minutes, at a new network of charging stations.
"It’s different because it’s a Porsche."
“One of our priorities will be to equip our 189 dealerships with 800-volt DC... -
Dashboard Summary February 2018
Thanks to Jeff Cobb's team at: http://www.hybridcars.com/february-2018-dashboard/
model 02/15/18 01/15/18 12/15/17 11/15/17 1 Fusion Hybrid 5059 2519 4169 3541 2 Prius Liftback 3889 4011 5401 4787 3 RAV4 3657 3502 4846 4349 4 Transit Diesel 3383 2629 4333 3798 5 Model 3 2600 1900 1050 350 6 Prius Prime 2050 1496 2420 1834 7 Ram Pickup Diesel 1917 1517 2147 1417 8 Niro Hybrid 1826 1630 2397 2235 9 Camry Hybrid 1557 1621 2913 2703 10 Bolt EV 1424 1177 3227 2987 11 Model S 1100 900 4800 1400 12 Highlander Hybrid 1094 976 1606 1393 13 Volt 983 713 1937 1702 14 Ioniq Hybrid 975 902 829 939 15 Model X 900 700 3400 1800 16 Leaf 895 150 102 175 17 Clarity Plug In 881 594 898 18 Fusion Energi 794 640 875 731 19 Prius C 716 811 954 854 20 C-Max Hybrid 709 709 980 939 21 RX 400 / 450 h 668 583 967 753 22 Colorado Diesel 624 554 557 594 23 i3 623 382 672 283 24 X5 596 261 832 929 25 Lacrosse Hybrid 567 454 55 300 26 NX Hybrid 518 458 731 431 27 Avalon Hybrid 513 477 446 329 28 Prius...
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