The Killer Plugin 4th Gen Prius

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  1. Sergiospl

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    ooh, that's a lot to ask for.:p
     
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    Woah! Now you are talking oranges when we were talking apples before. Using "useable kWh" we have about 2.7 kWh. That's about 62 lbs per useable kWh. However, I'd say with investments in overall efficiency and better battery technology, we'll likely end up with 15 miles.
     
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    i like it!(y)
     
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    seems to me, if 15 is doable in the current platform, it shouldn't be too hard to redesign for 20-25.
     
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    Really hope they can keep the functionality/utility of the current PIP.
     
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    Also remember, if SiC does make it into the Gen II PiP, it'll probably be a generation 1 SiC. As Toyota always does, they'll make them cheaper, lighter, and even more efficient in a second generation. The CT200h will then probably suck the Gen II SiC up, along with a refresh in the Gen IV.
     
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    Well, they said production of the 2017 PIP will begin October 2016.
     
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    They need to make charging without cords. Park next to a tesla and steal their energy
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    The Tesla will just drive itself to another parking spot.:p
     
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    Is there power share. Can I plug my pip into a tesla lol.

    Does anyone have an rv they plug themselves into ?
     
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    But the conversion losses.:sick:
     
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    So traveling with RV towing a PiP doesn't make sense?
     
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    I'd just like to see a spare.
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    No, charging the PPI off the RV doesn't make sense.

    A Tesla might be a better choice for the dinghy car, if its weight isn't an issue. It comes with an adapter to charge off of the 40 amp outlets at a RV camp ground.
     
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    That depends partly on what percentage of your life you spend doing that.

    Charging a PiP with the RV generator doesn't make much sense but plugging it into the shore power outlet INSTEAD of the RV long enough to charge it probably does.
     
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    The common outlets provided at campgrounds are: 30A at 120 and 50A at 240. :)
     
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    Right. I was confusing what the car would draw from the NEMA 14-50 outlet. The S comes with the adapter for that and the common 15amp house outlet. They also sell a NEMA 10-30 one.
    Tesla Charging | Tesla Motors
     
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