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No problem. Any hybrid architecture has its pros and cons. The parallel hybrid (Honda,Hyundai) is capable of running without the battery. Not...
Just playing devil's advocate. I also enjoy the tech talk and reading the papers posted here on hybrid tech. Hey, I have already said the Prius is...
Whether the "regulars" like it or not here, the Volt is currently the only factory plugin hybrid in the marketplace. Until someone else shows up...
No trolling here. You either have blinders on or work with Toyota. The Sonata Hybrid at 206 hp (20 more than the HS 250h) is rated at EPA 36/40...
The HSD system helps, especially in city driving and so does the IMA but, by no means, is it the best hybrid implementation for all design points....
Most people do believe they are smarter than average. The HSD does not perform as well in other non-Prius variants such as the disappointing...
Another scary one. Even the luxurious Lexus is not immune. quote: Toyota announced a new recall on Thursday involving some 412,000 Avalons and...
Scary. One million is a huge recall. quote: Tuesday, December 21, 2010—... ... Toyota Recall 05V389. The 2005 recall to replace defective...
Understood. The context of the quote was comparing the mild IMA hybrid system with the HSD. The former uses the battery as an assist (braking and...
I can't predict the future so I can't tell you. No. Whether red light flashes or not, the end result is still the same, spending $1000-3000 on...
When was the last time 5 sat in your Prius ? Hey, you demand answers to your questions, answer mine. What is your prediction on the performance...
Never say never. I might consider a nice used Gen 4 or a late year Gen 3, when people here get sick of them. I will definitely not consider the...
The small 12V makes it even more vital that one of the ECU's be programmed with enough smarts to shut off power draw after a period of inactivity....
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You have every right to be mad about a 1 year new car not starting. Every other car at that age can withstand a small overnight 5W drain and yet...
I'm sure you can get it cheaper from salvage yards just like how people here get cheap traction batteries from those places.
Not everyone needs 5 seats all the time, it's the full sized SUV argument you are making here which is not PC....
Telmo, What flamester said. When the HV battery dies you -must- spend ~$1,000-$3000 to keep your vehicle on the road otherwise it becomes a...
I am saying the current Insight is itself a waste of scarce R&D resources since the IMA just can't compete with the HSD for the mpg crown in a...
Good to see the Accord up there in the 20-30k category, even cheaper than a Prius.
