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Gen III Prius Sighting/Touching In Japan

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by amped, Dec 18, 2007.

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  1. M. Oiseau

    M. Oiseau 6sigma this

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    I've seen and heard the meaning of life, but I've been sworn to secrecy. Sorry.
     
    #21 M. Oiseau, Dec 19, 2007
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    Exactly. I was there, too. ;)

    :rolleyes:
     
    #22 Sonny Jim, Dec 19, 2007
  3. amped

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    I touched, smelled and tasted it, much more satisfying than merely seeing and hearing it. Try it, you might like it. :)
     
    #23 amped, Dec 20, 2007
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    A wise man once said: "This Thread is Worthless Without Pics!"

    Wake me up when you've got some.
     
    #24 brick, Dec 20, 2007
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    Ditto.
     
    #25 Neicy, Dec 20, 2007
  6. bnaccs

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    When will the Gen. III Prius go on sale in the U.S.?
     
    #26 bnaccs, Dec 20, 2007
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    I actually like the spinning blades from the wind idea to help charge the battery. I know you are kidding but would this be possible?
     
    #27 Doug, Dec 25, 2007
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    Yes, but only as a stationary wind tubine. That is, while the car is parked, one could have a wind-turbine pop up and charge the batteries.

    It would not work while the car is in motion. The energy produced by the wind tubine would be less than that used to push it through the air.

    In some areas, at some times (Chicagoland the last few days for example), this would actually work. We had steady winds above 30 mph, and gusts to 63 mph in the area. And if the battery becomes charged up, the power could be used for enviormental controls. That is, in the summer to run the fan and A/C, and in the winter to preheat the engine and interior.
     
    #28 donee, Dec 25, 2007
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    Will it come in flavors?
    Sweeettt!! I want chocolate cherry fudge! :D
     
    #29 Rae Vynn, Dec 25, 2007
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    Since it's clear that anyone in the know is unable to reveal any details of substance. Maybe a better question at this time is to ask when 'those in the know' will be able to 'spill their guts'? For example, will we have to wait until late this summer for any details of the next gen Prius, or should we know something within the next few months?
     
    #30 joe1347, Dec 25, 2007
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    I would of guessed you as the tofu-curry/red flavor/color type person
     
    #31 javajunki, Dec 25, 2007
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    Huh? My wife thought it was the Hello Kitty Electrode Wonderful Taser Incapacitation Device.:eek::):cool:
     
    #32 paulccullen, Dec 26, 2007
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    I heard from someone at the launch it has 3 wheels and no ICE, just plug in electric plus pedals.
     
    #33 patsparks, Dec 26, 2007
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    Man! Leave it to Pat to let the cat out of the bag...:D

    Now that the secret is out, I can go ahead and post a pic...
    [​IMG]
     
    #34 Sonny Jim, Dec 26, 2007
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    #35 patsparks, Dec 26, 2007
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    This is old 70's technology; I much prefer a board w/Tracker trucks and Kryptonic wheels!!!
     
    #36 TimMan, Dec 26, 2007
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    #37 Tideland Prius, Dec 26, 2007
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    it will have a dedicated bay for your segway and come with pocket protectors
     
    #38 WARHORSE, Dec 26, 2007
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    That would be a cool EV or hybrid :D
     
    #39 WARHORSE, Dec 26, 2007
  20. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Come up here then. I believe it's a Canadian-based company. It's a 3 seater I think... if not, a 2 seater but there are no doors (As you can see)
     
    #40 Tideland Prius, Dec 26, 2007
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