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  1. hill replied to the thread Gen 6 Prius engine will be a “game changer,” achieve a 53% thermal efficiency.

    Wait, why do people keep talking about energy efficiency, isn't this a political/solar/High utility cost thread? [emoji6] .

    Jun 7, 2024 at 5:24 PM
  2. hill liked Zythryn's post in the thread Gen 6 Prius engine will be a “game changer,” achieve a 53% thermal efficiency.

    Renewable energy can lower the cost of electricity. Other factors can raise it, even to the point of overwhelming the cost savings of...

    Jun 7, 2024 at 1:40 PM
  3. hill replied to the thread Gen 6 Prius engine will be a “game changer,” achieve a 53% thermal efficiency.

    Lots of factors to consider if deciding between a 50% efficient ICE vs 90% EV. Safety - for instance. Hypothetical 45mph head on...

    Jun 7, 2024 at 11:02 AM
  4. hill replied to the thread Gen 6 Prius engine will be a “game changer,” achieve a 53% thermal efficiency.

    wooooo ... 53% That means less filthy pollution and less carcinogenic toxic fuel used. Pretty impressive. Then - comparing to electric...

    Jun 7, 2024 at 9:53 AM
  5. hill replied to the thread Rear powered door doesn't close.

    JEEEEZZ !!! $1,500 + ... just for parts. [emoji33] .

    Jun 7, 2024 at 8:52 AM
  6. hill replied to the thread Why I went to Port Isabel TX.

    Funny how it set off at least one car alarm. Watched the re-entry where one of the guidance flippers appear to disintegrate 50%, yet the...

    Jun 6, 2024 at 6:44 PM
  7. hill liked Trollbait's post in the thread Specs and MSRP for 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Released.

    $6000 to $9000 more than an equivalent Outback though.:( The battery, rear motor and its inverter must be taking up a bit of space. The...

    Jun 6, 2024 at 2:39 PM
  8. hill liked Zythryn's post in the thread Latest UCS report on EV vs ICE vehicles..

    This is the year! Ok, actually 2022 was the year, but the data from 2022 has been released and analyzed. The average EV is now more...

    Jun 4, 2024 at 9:03 PM
  9. hill attached a file to the thread Is Gen 5 Prius really better-looking than Gen 4 Prius Prime?.

    Really? You can always get one of those fluorescent orange styrofoam 76 balls - and a whip antenna, then you'll be good to go. [emoji57]...

    Screenshot_2024-06-04-12-24-13-28_40deb401b9ffe8e1df2f1cc5ba480b12.jpg Jun 4, 2024 at 2:26 PM