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Tesla accidentally leaked the locations for 340 more superchargers plus more around the world.
Tesla Might Have Leaked the Location of Hundreds of New Superchargers

You'll have to open the twitter link to see the map of the future Superchargers.

Now if we can get Electrify America, Chargepoint, EVgo, Blink, etc.. to follow through and match, we might have the beginnings of a great next step.

2023 Nissan Ariya Priced From CA$52,998 In Canada, Tops Out At CA$69,998 | Carscoops

"Found at the base of the Ariya range is the Engage FWD variant equipped with the entry-level 63 kWh battery pack. Packing 214 hp, 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) of torque, and up to 346 km (215 miles) of range, this model will set back shoppers CA$52,998 ($38,589).

One step up in the 63 kWh range will take buyers to the Ariya Evolve e-4ORCE with all-wheel drive, 335 hp, 413 lb-ft (560 Nm), and 330 km (205 miles) of range, priced from CA$60,598 ($44,123). Priced between these two models is the Ariya Venture+ FWD with the larger 87 kWh battery and packing 238 hp and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm). It can travel up to 482 km (300 miles) on a single charge and costs CA$59,498 ($43,322)."

Toyota bZ4X was recalled because the wheels were falling off after a few miles of driving. It turned out that the problem was that there was too much friction on the hub-bolt threads or and/some seating surface, preventing the wheel nuts from making contact with the wheel at the specified torque (76 ft⋅lbf for most Toyotas) and being properly seated. I am not exactly sure what point in the fasteners was precisely the problem.

Solution: To use special conical spring washers under wheel nuts, redesigned hub bolts, and redesigned wheels. I guess bZ4X will be the first vehicle to ever use washers under wheel nuts.

I replaced the hub bolts on my light-blue 1985 Corolla LE (RIP) using this ball-joint separator, and ensuring that they were seated on the hub was not that easy.

3/4-in ball-joint separator...

According to this dealer video, it'll be priced from below $45,000 to below $53,000.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/why-toyotas-japanese-market-harrier-should-matter-in-the-u-s/

The Harrier for Japan is getting a PHEV drive train and would mirror the RAV4 Prime. The Harrier is the Japanese equivalent for the Venza in the NA market. Might get a smidge more or less AER than the RAV4 Prime because of the weight difference, but might pick up a little more efficiency with upgraded electronics. The Venza is currently rated at 39 mpg combined, the RAV4 hybrid is rated at 40 mpg combined.

NY Governor orders regulatory action to require all LDVs sold in state to be zero-emissions by 2035 - Green Car Congress

Gov. Hochul has directed the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take major regulatory action and require all new cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs sold in New York State to be zero emissions by 2035. Stepped regulations are ZEVs are to be 35% of new LDV sales by 2026, 68% by 2030 and 100% by 2035.

This follows on the heels of new legislation introduced to require future lawn car and landscaping equipment to be zero emissions by 2027....

Toyota Crowning Its New Crown Sedan Lineup With a Plug-In Hybrid

In Indiana, it is free to have a car's catalytic converters marked with an engraved portion of the VIN and some high-temperature paint, in a bid to make the converters less suited for resale by thieves.

Per this article:

2023 Kia Niro Hybrid Starts Just under $28,000

Prime time! Toyota Australia will offer a plug-in hybrid model at long last - Car News | CarsGuide

Finally, seems like some good news on this front.


It's harder in California to steal, sell catalytic converters - Los Angeles Times

"Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Sunday that he signed legislation to crack down on rampant vehicle catalytic converter theft by making it illegal for recyclers to buy the valuable car part from anyone other than the legal owner or a licensed dealer.

Lawmakers this year introduced a suite of bills to address an alarming increase in brazen thefts of catalytic converters, the anti-pollution devices in cars that contain valuable metals such as rhodium, platinum and palladium. The often untraceable parts are easy to saw off from a vehicle, making them an attractive target for those hoping to make a quick buck at a...

Forgive me dear reader, for this is a question rather than news. Of all the various plug-in hybrids out there, not just our beloved Toyota, which is the one that is physically most comfortable?

Driving home last night and my car was trying to get in EV mode when I was doing 100 km plus. It would jump from gas to ev and cause the car to hesitate. I would then had to give it gas to stop it . Anybody have this issue before.

Thanks

The thread of actuator is broken, how can repair it. Or how to buy new pipe of hydraulic of right wheel. Please have a look attached pictures. Thanks

Burlappcar: 2024 Toyota Prius: first spy shot...

Colorado Teardrop EV Range Extender Camper Trailer Has Its Own Battery Pack

Yeah there was a thread made about 11 years ago (EV trailer range extender | PriusChat) for a similar item, but for those needing sleeping for 4 and a charge when they get there here is a combination EV charging with a camper.
https://coloradoteardrops.com/ev/

• Weight before you throw all your other camping stuff in there is 2,200lbs.
• Sleeps 4
• DCFC charging and recharging at 50 to 60 kW (using CCS1)
• 75 kWh battery
• L1 charging as well
• Cost: $55,000 (sorry no coughing emoticon) that's going to be the normal cost after the early adopter pricing tiers are done - 875 early adopters total in five tiers

They actually market these for EVs. Before anyone goes...

autoevolution: Harvard Engineers Invent a Solid-State Battery That Never Dies, It's a Game Changer.
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/harvard-engineers-invent-a-solid-state-battery-that-never-dies-it-s-a-game-changer-198518.html

"The capacity retention after 20,000 cycles is above 82% at a 20C rate. The specific power is also impressive, at 110.6 kW/kg, with an energy density up to 631.1 Wh/kg."

To put those numbers in context, a Prius Prime battery with those specs could push the car 320 miles on a charge and produce enough electricity for a 15,000 HP motor.

Wow!

I'll take 30.

"Adden Energy is confident it can have commercial samples in the next three-to-five years."

Oh.

2023 Honda CR-V More Expensive Than Before, Hybrid Gets 40 MPG

May seem stupid but I am having a hard time finding the difference between SR and LR. I see it mentioned with Tesla frequently?

Euro NCAP | Asian Newcomers Make Strong Safety Debut, but Model Y Steals the Show

Model Y Earns 5-Star Safety Rating From Euro NCAP | Tesla

Official Tesla Model Y 2022 safety rating