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    Another oil burning Prius :(

    My wife's 07 Prius has had that same rattle for over 50k miles haha. I have looked everywhere and cannot find what rattles but doesn't seem to be...
    Post by: Sevreth, Aug 8, 2017 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Our new to us Prius v

    Congrats gone2green on your new v!! I love my '16 v. One of my favorite features is the Hill start control. It is so subtle that i really had to...
    Post by: Sevreth, Aug 8, 2017 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    What automobile did you give up to get your Prius v (alpha/+) wagon?

    My trusty '07 Accord. Clutch went bad and was a hefty repair on a car only I could drive (wife has bad knee so clutch use over a long drive hurts...
    Post by: Sevreth, Aug 8, 2017 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Energy Use For FCVs Higher Than EVs

    I am not aware of the plan in California and how it was being funded. As a scientist I love the purity of the h2 fuel source and it being so...
    Post by: Sevreth, May 9, 2017 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Energy Use For FCVs Higher Than EVs

    I love Hydrogen power. I think it fits our driving lifestyle way better than anything Tesla or other Plug in cars can offer. Refilling takes...
    Post by: Sevreth, May 9, 2017 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Possible uptick in new car mileage

    Overlay gas prices and you may see why it plateaued. From 2013 to 2016 gas prices have dropped quite significantly in the $/gallon 2013 = $3.505...
    Post by: Sevreth, May 9, 2017 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    EV mode

    I use it usually at the end of my commute to boost my MPG. Since I know the gas engine will always run when I first start up, may as well use that...
    Post by: Sevreth, May 8, 2017 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    EV mode

    Those days it has been 60°F. Again today, EV mode would deactivate after 10 mph, but it does let me go as high as 25 sometimes. I wonder if it...
    Post by: Sevreth, May 8, 2017 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    EV mode

    No heater or A/C or heated seats.....not even a fan running haha.
    Post by: Sevreth, May 5, 2017 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    EV mode

    Update: I tried to activate the EV mode immediately this morning, with a mostly full battery, and was unsuccessful. Engine fired up moments...
    Post by: Sevreth, May 4, 2017 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Hyundai IONIQ - Prius competitor?

    It also could be different in the automatic mode because the computer selects the best point to shift rather than the driver. Either way an...
    Post by: Sevreth, May 4, 2017 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Dashboard Summary April 2017

    My bet is the tax credit makes this car make more sense for most folks. almost 10k in tax incentives and it goes over 200 miles? pretty compelling.
    Post by: Sevreth, May 4, 2017 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Hyundai IONIQ - Prius competitor?

    I did drive the base model Ioniq when searching for my new car (now a '16 Prius v). We drove the Base model, the "Blue", in white. I did not like...
    Post by: Sevreth, May 4, 2017 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    EV mode

    So far our mornings here have been pretty cool and no matter what I do it fires up for at least 2 minutes regardless lol. I have had the car only...
    Post by: Sevreth, May 3, 2017 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    EV mode

    So EV mode seems to be available under these conditions (summarized from above and from my experience): 1.) After the engine has warmed up 2.)...
    Post by: Sevreth, May 3, 2017 in forum: Newbie Forum