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Interesting story from the NY Times on how one Texas Utility deals with its excess night time wind power by giving it away for "free":...
Looking at the latest roundup of specs revealed on the 2016 Prius Liftback (Press Information | TOYOTA Global Newsroom), I got to thinking about...
In some ways a good problem to have, showing success of PHEV/BEVs. But what will happen to this market when auto manufacturers hit their federal...
All credit to civicdriver06. Thought we should start a new thread on this. He linked a video of Toyota telling us: "a lithium ion battery...
Great news solar panel owners. Just received a letter from PG$E that Starting September 1, 2015 the monthly minimum charge will increase from...
Any engineers here care to speculate on this? (or just regular non-engineers like myself) The generation 4 Prius by all accounts will have a...
According to Auto Express: The 1.8-litre petrol engine is set to remain with a downsized electric motor and a separate electric power unit to...
Anyone going to the 2015 Frankfurt/IAA auto show? Danny/Moderators? Here's to hoping they actually reveal some core specs this go around....
Putting it out there. I think there is a good chance that at least the Eco model will hit a 20% improvement in mpg. Why? If you look at...
Anyone know the answer to this: There is at least one occasion when it would be useful to deploy both the brakes and accelerator at this same...
Let's post temperature records and analysis here. I plan to periodically stop by to post monthly updates. Bob Wilson and tochatihu are invited...
Many here have solar, so wanted to discuss another potential home energy/efficiency improvement: geothermal heat pump systems. In terms of cost...
On every summer road trip, I’m reminded why I love this car so much. Last year it was 65 MPG round trip to Yosemite, full car with family, 505...
Looks like many of us are on the same mission to replace as many household bulbs with LEDs as we can. The most common LED bulbs have gotten much...
Wanted to hear what others are doing/have done with energy/efficiency improvements with their homes. PV solar, insulation upgrades, more energy...
From hybridcars.com: 2012 Volt Has Gone 247,585 Miles, Farther Than Moon is From Earth - HybridCars.com First of all, no disrespect to the Volt....
Interesting chart from the EIA on national sources of electricity by year and recent months:...
This might be useful if others aren't already doing something similar: I was coming up on 25k miles and due for a 5k mile tire rotation. This...
Coming up on the first time needing new wiper blades and wondering what the consensus is - should I go with wiper blade refills or replace the...
Not holding my breath, but it might be nice if Toyota offers PiP battery upgrades down the road as this technology continues to improve. Tesla...
