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Agree, looks like an artist view (those side mirrors - are they cameras?). Let's see what they will display in Paris.
I have been checking battery aging (3 years young car) by both methods: 1. Checking by charge it can accept (kWh counter installed constantly in...
local newspaper here reports that according to Mitsubishi the next gen Outlander PHEV will have ~120 km EV (NEDC score). The car will be on...
I like to see the planetary gear set as having "two degrees of freedom" as opposed to 'regular' helical set having only one. In helical set you...
If gas prices were at 3 years ago level, I assume there would have been early adopters for used plug-ins.
^Looks to me as the best Prius ever built. Looks better than the gen4. 4 seats is not an issue for us. With our current driving habits (retired...
The Prime is not 20% more efficient than the PiP when running on electricity but rather ~3% more efficient. EPA estimate of 120 MPGe translates to...
If you plan to DIY this may be helpful: How to replace your Gen 3 spoiler, step-by-step with pictures | PriusChat
And in Europe - it may be for the 'Type 2' plug (also known as Mennekes)
There is one important caution remark in the manual: do not leave the car fully charged under direct sun in a hot summer day ! Anyways, it's...
Battery charging/discharging rates relate to its cells internal resistance (i.e. internal electrolyte temp) so bad similarity IMO. I think the...
"Shift 5" I suspect your new temp sensor is measuring battery case temp, this can explain the delay in sensing meaningful increase. I still...
Bare in mind a cold battery becomes (internally) warm very quickly with high in/out currents.
It is also a matter of cost (of fuel) versus effort...electricity price here is 1/4 of gasoline (per km of Prius driving, was even 1/5 a while...
Difference between city and highway fuel economy: Gen 3: 3 mpg 4 standard: 4 mpg 4 Eco: 5 mpg And this despite of the small improvement in...
Welcome on board:) First, what really counts is actual EV range! and it depends on temperature as well as driving style, road and traffic...
My experience for actual distance is about 0.6 km/deg C, or about 2 miles per 10 deg F (if I calculated correctly):unsure: Also, it is not linear,...
Nicely written, clear and detailed photos, Thanks a lot.
Seat heaters are only active in 'on' mode (all electrical accessories active but hybrid (traction) battery disconnected) and of course in 'ready'...
I disagree. I think the improved dynamic response may appeal to wider circles of non enthusiasts potential buyers that care less the efficiency...
