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    PIP & MPG Spreadsheet

    Gang, for what its worth, I'm putting down the pen on tracking mileage on my PIP. I am applying the 80:20 rule to my learning curve. Through...
    Post by: JimPHL, Aug 11, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    On the Psychology of Personal PV and EV ownership

    JMD, et al, it could be that this is the only way to obtain funding for such a project. I browsed the site for a couple minutes and my first...
    Post by: JimPHL, Aug 11, 2013 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    I took the Plunge!

    Diane Congratulations. Great to see you drinking the cool-aid :) What flavor is blue!?! I have a quick question that might interest fellow New...
    Post by: JimPHL, Aug 8, 2013 in forum: RAV4 EV
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    rav4 ev lease

    cocopupu, et al A lease is simply a financing mechanism; as is cash, an auto loan, a line of credit, an equity loan or a credit card. The...
    Post by: JimPHL, Aug 8, 2013 in forum: RAV4 EV
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    Helpful Tesla Driver

    If you walked into a store to buy something and found a $.50 off coupon for just what you were going to buy would you not use it? Yep! Point...
    Post by: JimPHL, Aug 6, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Helpful Tesla Driver

    I have never charged anywhere except my garage. I've had the opportunity (unbelievable as it may sound, as I live and work in NJ), but I don't...
    Post by: JimPHL, Aug 6, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    PIP & MPG Spreadsheet

    Pretty crappy EV mileage, which is typical of my low EV% tanks. I am wondering if we are on the wrong side of the warmth that the battery loves;...
    Post by: JimPHL, Jul 21, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    What's Wrong With This Pic?

    I would not like to be behind this driver at the gas station, as fuel is added to the charge port :(
    Post by: JimPHL, Jul 18, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Is GM worried about Tesla?

    Jeff My sources for economics news and insight are Bloomberg Businessweek (BB) & The Economist (TE). I recommend a very thorough series of...
    Post by: JimPHL, Jul 18, 2013 in forum: GM Hybrids and EVs
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    Is GM worried about Tesla?

    GM has an abysmal record of turning R&D into intellectual property that they monetize, especially in their own vehicles. Given the increase in the...
    Post by: JimPHL, Jul 18, 2013 in forum: GM Hybrids and EVs
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    Ford Further Improving On-Road Hybrid Fuel Economy

    Fotomoto, thanks for the post. Gang, the gist of the updates that photomoto summarized sure sounds like five of the top ten recommendations I've...
    Post by: JimPHL, Jul 18, 2013 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Consumer Reports on the Jetta Hybrid & Prius Plug-in

    John...very slick, how do you get your trip data?
    Post by: JimPHL, Jul 3, 2013 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Consumer Reports on the Jetta Hybrid & Prius Plug-in

    I'm with you Bisco. 43 mpg is embarrassingly low for a test. Maybe they are going through some obstacle course, heavy accelerating/braking cycles,...
    Post by: JimPHL, Jul 3, 2013 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Can I check your oil?

    We pay for it in NJ. They are generally broken. Big surprise, right? A couple weeks after I picked up the PIP I bought a decent one from Lowe's....
    Post by: JimPHL, Jul 2, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    PIP & MPG Spreadsheet

    Ken I've updated my stats. Thanks for keeping this up for us. PC-ers I've attached my spreadsheet, this time in Excel. Just a couple...
    Post by: JimPHL, Jul 1, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015