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I tried to purchase a Toyota EV RAV4. Toyota cancelled the program in midstream stating "lack of consumer demand." Toyota and other manufacturers...
We don't know your geographical location, but suspect it is several factors: 1) new Prius owners-drivers 2) onset of cooler autumn-winter weather...
Thank you for the heads up on Toyota Depot and block heaters - $57.80 http://www.toyotadepot.com/product_info.ph...products_id/144 I had a block...
There are many sites for doing conversions. Here is one that is useful: http://www.simetric.co.uk/index.htm First introduced by Thomas Jefferson,...
Karl Smith invented a simple plate glass rear view mirror with 120° viewshed in 1970. Time magazine did an article on his mirror in 1972. Three...
Due to driver learning curve and vehicle break-in, I noticed a significant increase in fuel economy after 10k mi. At 14k mi, I am now earning 60+...
Amory Lovins (www.rmi.org) writes in the Fall 2005 issue of "RMI Solutions" (p. 16) about the common misperception that hybrids inherently fall...
The disclaimer should point out US EPA standards are antiquated. Reality fuel economy is dependent on ambient air temperature, slope, traffic...
The Prius ICE is the same as the Toyota Echo ICE - filters are easy to find, either locally or on line. Micron is a software & hardware company...
From experience with a Toyota 4 Runner for 14 years, •drive as if you have no brakes•. Drive in gear, but anticipate acceleration and...
We put Michelin Hydroedge (95K mi) tires on our 2002 Toyota Echo - treadwear is very long life. We plan on replacing the OEM on the Prius with...
Humboldt State University - BS Natural Resources, Biology and Geography CSU-Fresno - MA Geography Colorado Mountain College - EMT-II National Registry
1. Mostly level, some rolling terrain. 2. 10 mi of freeway @ 66 mpg, 20 mi of older highway @ 44 mph; cruise control; 33 mph in towns with...
Silver holds up well in area with high incoming solar radiation. Wax holds well on silver cars in areas with high summer temperatures. Doesn't...
I used rigid polystyrene foil-faced foam. Added studs to the inside, placed the foam, then sheet rocked and painted (R-45). Triple-pane windows...
As with others I only fill up when the last cell is blinking. I only put in 10.0 gallons. This minimizes fuel stops and makes calculating...
We put our "money where our mouth is" several years ago: 1) retrofit windows to dual and triple pane glass w/ Roman insulated shades 2) caulk...
Another factor is the mind set that is used to approach the design, manufacture and maintenance of vehicles. I suggest Amory Lovins' book "Factor...
There was a detailed report on NPR yesterday. Other than the factors being discussed, there is increased (and increasing) demand for crude oil by...
The ICE in the Echo and Prius are the same. Toyota will boost Echo sales when Echos are hybridized. Our 2002 Echo averages 38 mpg (lots of highway...
