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    After nuclear disaster, Japan to install ten new solar power plants and more

    Good idea. It seems there should be rules requiring the immediate shutdown of a plant if its backup systems are not fully functional, and rules...
    Post by: Rstaton, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Is 2010 US Prius good for European roads?

    I was in Germany just before I bought a Prius in the US. The Prii in Germany had an MSRP that appeared to be about 40%-50% higher than in the US....
    Post by: Rstaton, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Tree Huggers?

    I think it makes me view non-Prius drivers as even more stupid than before. I know the cost is an issue for many people, but there are certainly...
    Post by: Rstaton, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Is it bad to turn off the engine while it's warming up?

    Yes, that's what I'm saying. When it's first warming up, not all parts of the engine are the same temperature. If you let it run a little, then...
    Post by: Rstaton, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Germany decides to abandon nuclear power by 2022

    This whole issue will soon go moot as solar power rapidly becomes affordable. And you won't have to rely on a utility to provide it for you....
    Post by: Rstaton, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Is it bad to turn off the engine while it's warming up?

    I think this would effectively warm up the engine more slowly, which is probably better because of reduced thermal shock. I've found that for...
    Post by: Rstaton, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    After nuclear disaster, Japan to install ten new solar power plants and more

    Well, it's a no-brainer to me. Though, it would be foolish to not also install wind power generators.
    Post by: Rstaton, May 31, 2011 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Hypermiling on a cold engine

    Well, so far I've discovered I can boost the MPG by driving around 40MPH while the engine is warming up (as opposed to 25MPH in stop-n-go...
    Post by: Rstaton, May 28, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    GE Global Research Director says solar may be cheaper than fossil fuels in 3-5 years due innovations

    I work in the solar industry. I don't know all the particulars, but the article is generally true. I think the timeline they give is probably a...
    Post by: Rstaton, May 27, 2011 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    still astounded by the amount of ignorance and misinformation by anti-hybrid/anti-Prius folks

    And dark energy must be the untapped galactic expanse of oil reserves, just waiting for future Hummers to burn.
    Post by: Rstaton, May 27, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    still astounded by the amount of ignorance and misinformation by anti-hybrid/anti-Prius folks

    Just a short time ago, there were NO ads that mentioned fuel economy, other than Prius ads. Everybody else wanted to sell you something that can...
    Post by: Rstaton, May 26, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    still astounded by the amount of ignorance and misinformation by anti-hybrid/anti-Prius folks

    When I got my Prius a couple months ago, a gearhead at work asked me (via email) the time from 0-60mph. This of course misses the point of the...
    Post by: Rstaton, May 26, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    ScangaugeII - uphill xgauge to monitor for best ICE performance

    Maybe I need some re-educating. My understanding about maximizing MPG is that you want to use the engine at its peak efficiency when it's...
    Post by: Rstaton, May 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Solar Plane Successfully Completes Maiden International Flight

    You're assuming that high speed planes of the future require the same amount of power as today's planes. There is no law that says it takes x...
    Post by: Rstaton, May 16, 2011 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Solar Plane Successfully Completes Maiden International Flight

    Sounds like Wonder Woman's invisible jet. Except you can't collect solar energy with transparent solar panels. As for it being impractical...
    Post by: Rstaton, May 16, 2011 in forum: Environmental Discussion