There is a stiffening plate that connects the two sides of the Prius frame. The OE plate looks to be stamped metal about 3 inches across with holes along its...
Ahhhhh.... very good point. Thanks Pete. I have a 2G, so this applies to NWH20 only. I am not sure if there is an equivalent plate on or for the NWH11. ... ...
This is a little late but frankly I would have no problem being taxed on the number of miles driven as long as there is some kind of multiplier for vehicle ...
If you read articles on the high price of gasoline, they say that gasoline usage is at all time highs. States putting up any argument that hybrid cars are...
... There is, but that's a personal-security problem--a thug could be out of sight then suddenly enter on the opposite side as the driver enters. That's why...
I have been looking for information from those who have installed the stiffening plate. The product: http://priuschat.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/6/ ...
Sigh... you're adding in your own words in there and coming up w/your own rationalizations. Look at the sidewalls of YOUR tires. Nowhere on the Integrities...
Any increase in the gas tax will just end up in the general fund, or they use the slide of hand, and rob from 1 area and give to the general fund, where all...
Let's start a dialogue discussing the integrity of the Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Autombile marketplace in the U.S.A. In particular, I am interested in...
... A domain name that was created yesterday (and not up and running yet, or at least not visible from my ISP's DNS) and a new Yahoo! board with 1 member and...
... In most states the gas tax is a fixed amount per gallon, not a percentage of selling price. So a higher price at the pump does not increase revenue to the...
Larry, you missed the key line, "...gasoline usage is at all time highs" Even with a fixed tax per gallon, they should be making more money yet they are saying...
Hello, Since this subject is still of interest, I will call your attention to this detail of the Oregon pilot program: "The drivers bought gasoline at...
Back in 2004 I printed out a copy of John's Stuff on Toyota Prius Tires that was last updated on 9/14/2003. I was wondering if anything new on this topic has...
*ZAP has announced with Lotus Engineering* the development of the new ZAP-X Crossover http://www.zapworld.com/ZAPWorld.aspx?id=4560 Also some news on a...
I've been thinking about the way I've been driving my 05 lately. Often times, as you know, if you coast, you can see the flow of energy as all green going to...
... For best MPG you do not want green cars. You do not want battery arrows when coasting. You need to add just enough throttle to balance so that *no* arrows...
Howdy all, There's going to be a Renewable Energy & Transportation Fair this Saturday in Rancho Palos Verdes (adjacent to Torrance and Redondo Beach). Here's...
Aiy yi yi yi, sounds like I need to practice my patting my head while rubbing my tummy exercises while waiting for my Prius to arrive. Sigh, jan ... From:...
I agree.... BART is a fantasic system. Has it always been in place? Or was an original system pulled out and then later BART came along? There are a number of...
from another group..... This seems important here since it sounds like Toyota may be moving away from NiMH batteries... =============== TM's comments about...
Be careful with this info.... the ability to have no arrows or no energy flow is generally restricted to below 42mph. Above 42mph (IIRC 42mph is the cutover...
... Definitely the case for me -- I've seen "no arrows" before even at highway speeds (65 MPH or so), but not for very long and only on downhill grades. I...
I am selling my Prius, which I bought back in June. The color is Silver Pine Mica. Mileage is low, just under 7000 at this point. It is in excellent...
I bet it will zap your wallet! Jon ... From: "Ed & Ruth Young" <lotusracer@...> To: "toyota prius list" <toyota-prius@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, May...
... The web site lets you select your price. The choices are $60,000, $75,000 or $100,000. ;o) Only $25,000 down and you're on the list to have one built for...
... Hmmm, they claim they can recharge in 10 minutes... and also have a range of 350 miles... My prius needs around 0.5MJ/Km mechanic energy to move.. If that...