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Brand-new Tesla Model 3 strands doctor in freeway's left lane with 139 mi left on guess-o-meter
Brand-new Tesla Model 3 completely runs out of charge without warning despite the guess-o-meter still showing 139 mi and leaves the doctor stranded in the left lane of the freeway during her only the third drive with her new vehicle.
And I thought it was bad when the auto-high-beam system got disabled without explanation on my Prius Prime last night, probably due to a bug, only coming back on after turning the car off and on.
@bwilson4web, is she your daughter?
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Sony–Honda Mobility unveils EV, preorders in 2025
Sony–Honda Mobility announced their EV yesterday, to be built in America for full federal tax credits and be available for preorders in 2025. We are still waiting to hear from Apple on their "Project Titan" EV.
This is the first time a computer/multimedia company will be producing an EV. The EV will be designed to be a connectivity & productivity & entertainment center with near-full-self driving capability.
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Toyota Stout to Return?
I know, I know, what the heck is the Toyota Stout? Well it's not the dark beer version of a Toyota but a really small light truck that was sold in North America between 1964 and 1969 with a 1.9L engine. It is a rare vehicle that occasionally is seen at classic car shows. It was sold worldwide from 1960 to 2000 and was succeeded by the Hilux in Europe.
When it was sold it was about the size and weight of the RAV4. Apparently Toyota wants to reintroduce this as a compact pickup based on the RAV4 so it'll use the TNGA-K platform. The popularity of the Ford Maverick caught Toyota by surprise and they are looking to see if they can slot this under the Tacoma. It may not be called the Stout, but since Toyota has not copyrighted a new pickup truck name it may get the name dusted off like the Crown. Supposedly it'll be introduced in 2023 as a 2024 model. Odds are it will be a totally hybridized line like the Crown, Sienna and Venza since the Ford Maverick is available as a hybrid.... -
New EV Battery Plants in US
New Honda announcement
Honda's new $4.4 billion EV battery plant will be built in Ohio (cnbc.com)
Our state is next door and we currently have two mega-battery Automotive battery plant being built.
2 new plants will make Kentucky battery-powered state | Kentucky | thetimestribune.com
Japanese e-vehicle battery company to build Kentucky plant - ABC News (go.com)
"In Kentucky, the Envision AESC project follows last year's announcement that Ford and its battery partner will build twin battery plants outside Glendale in central Kentucky. That mega-project will create 5,000 jobs to produce... -
340 more Superchargers to be added in the US
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 CA $52,998 for Canada
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 fixes bZ4X wheel fall-off by using washers under wheel nuts
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... -
2023 Niro EV to Start Below Cdn$45,000
According to this dealer video, it'll be priced from below $45,000 to below $53,000.
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Venza PHEV Coming?
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. -
New York State to Follow CA lead and Require all LDVs to be Zero Emissions by 2035
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.... -
Indiana offers free anti-theft catalytic converter marking
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:
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New CA laws to limit Cat Thefts
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... -
What is the Most Comfortable Plug-In Hybrid?
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? -
2013 V EV mode kicking in at high speed
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.
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ABS Actuator/Accumulator
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
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