http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/09/0603.html <quote> June 3, 2009 TMC to Lease 200 Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles in Japan Tokyo TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC)...
Hi all, A member of Prius-PT.com has recently noted the differences in emissions between the 2nd generation and the new generation Prius. This sums it all: ...
Hi Joao, afaik, the P3 has exhaust recirculation - a part of the (inert) exhaust gas is cooled and fed back into the intake, to avoid throttle (pumping) ...
... . . . ... The HC and CO levels are higher but I'm not sure where it is coming from. As Richard pointed out, one possibility is exhaust recirculation but my...
Hi all, The much antecipated European new generation Prius campaign is online since today. Hope you enjoy it, and please participate there in the "Tell us your...
Whoa! I was not expecting such a dismissal, especially from you who also applied to take part of this campaign!!! I am more interested in seeing your reactions...
Hello Joao, as much as I can see I am the only one who felt the need to comment... I wrote that mail just a few seconds after having seen your link, so I ...
It does seem I'm barking at the wrong tree, that much is true. I'm sorry for the "apply" story, I always mix up your name with "The Tramp". It was him who...
Sorry I diod not come back to you sooner, but: The video is very nice: pity about the writings they overimposed. Did you really went with the house projects...
Hi Mariani, Yes, the testimony is 100% true, and the house is build just as described. You can see a couple of photos that I took for this mini site passing by...
Hi Joao I don't tend to post here - no time to be honest - but your comment caught my eye. I didn't notice the original link to the "Prius Follow Me" advert,...
Hi Joao, I thought you were just pointing us at the campaign. I didn't realise you were part of it! Way cool. :-) I'm still trying to get real-world...
Hi Paul! LoL it's a lot funnier to see your reactions when you see me there than to announce it here ;) Yeah, you bet, way cooler than I thought it would be,...
Hi ... I was just a bit surprised :-D ... Hmm, I'll have to work on that. ... No, I'm not off-grid, but I have signed up so my electricity is supplied by a...
Absolutely! Let me quote an official Toyota document on the bearing issue: [begin quote] BEARING LOSS REDUCTION In a further effort to improve fuel efficiency,...
i All So, yesterday Sue & I drove over to Longcross nr Chertsey, a rather down-at-heel testing track, to try out the new Prius. Overall it was a v. pleasant...
Glad you liked it Jerry! :D Not to worry, if the next Prius is too much for you, there will be an Auris following this year ;) I'm still a very tech guy, and...
My current 2005 Prius has 16" wheels. The 2010 model comes with 15" (Comfort) or with 17" (Aspiration and up) Although if you want a solar ventilation system...
The 15" wheels have several advantages when compasred to the 17" wheels:-Better fuel consumptionBetter ride qualityBetter turning circleReplacement tyre costs...
The results for this year Engine of the Year Awards should be subjected to severe auditing from independent sources. I will only name 1 category where the...
My dear friend Jerry embrace for the worst The Prius was a nominee, as it was on sale since May, and to prove it you can find it in 2nd place at the...