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    Prime Flat Tire

    I wonder.....If I put run-flat tires on my Prius, how much gas mileage would I lose?
    Post by: Tideland2005, Sep 30, 2020 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    2019 Prime not getting a larger battery?

    Hi Folks, My thought has been that 8.8kWhr is close to a sweetspot given the power/weight, power/size of current LIon batteries. I would like to...
    Post by: Tideland2005, Jan 8, 2019 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Drag HP vs mph

    My less "thinky" method : use 60-30 coast down to consider the squared variable (aero drag) 30-0 coast down to consider the linear variable...
    Post by: Tideland2005, Mar 20, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    EPA Estimated 640 Mile Driving Range

    I gone 635 miles per tank on my 2005 Gen2 .... many times.
    Post by: Tideland2005, Mar 18, 2017 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Drag HP vs mph

    The math and the physics jibe very well in this chart. But, how could a Prius 2 Eco be so much better than a regular Prius 2 ? A rear window...
    Post by: Tideland2005, Mar 18, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Prius Prime - official prices paid thread

    Thanks, Will I am in Lomita. Definitely helps. Steve
    Post by: Tideland2005, Mar 12, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    How to run out of gas

    In the last eleven years, I have run out of gas twice in my Gen2. Both times, the traction battery was able to get me to a gas station....
    Post by: Tideland2005, Mar 10, 2017 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    ICE comes on anyway

    This is a tough one......Would a hard reset be worth a try? Disconnect the 12V service battery for ...say... 10 minutes. If nothing else, it...
    Post by: Tideland2005, Feb 28, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Dog breath and the small display

    dog breath.....??? Sounds like his bark IS worse than his bite...:)
    Post by: Tideland2005, Feb 25, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Yes deer; it's a Prime

    I was driving by Forest Lawn in Burbank.. the one where movie stars are laid to rest... Someone had placed a most beautiful floral wreath in...
    Post by: Tideland2005, Feb 8, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Prius Prime in-hand FINALLY! - Chicago

    Welcome and congratulations. Coming from an Audi..... you've been liberated from your days of range anxiety. Many happy miles.
    Post by: Tideland2005, Feb 4, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Car and Driver Volt/Prime

    I've never driven a Volt.... Sitting in the driver's seat of a new Volt 2 elicited a giggle.... the lumbar support was down around my buttocks!...
    Post by: Tideland2005, Jan 28, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    2018 Requests

    Interesting, illuminating pictures. Thanks
    Post by: Tideland2005, Jan 25, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    2018 Requests

    I have got say......this IS a nifty job packaging. Although, this looks like a trailing arm independent rear suspension... Trailing arm...
    Post by: Tideland2005, Jan 23, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    2018 Requests

    How about the traction battery in a center tunnel -- somewhat like the Volt? And, the cargo and body length demensions the same as the Gen 4?
    Post by: Tideland2005, Jan 23, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)