... for the ... Is the Bluetooth network with hands-free calling (and/or voice commands for audio & climate) *only* available with the complete navigation...
... I tested my Prius on the German Autobahn (no speed limit) last year and I also found it very quick at high speeds. Pretty stable except when there was a...
Baard, I have been very involved with a lubrication research facility for more than 12 years now (no connection with Mobil Oil) and with what I have learned, I...
Oh. My. God. This is perfect for me! I just found out that an off-the-shelf Toyata Prius is able to maintain a comfortable temperature for a dog on a hot (or...
Anyone with a lead foot - do the math. Calculate how much time you *actually* save going the faster mph. Now, consider how much extra stress and worry you...
Sam, I got one of these too, and noticed the same thing. They offer to discount a new NISSAN if the offer is accepted. Or is this just a scam to get folks to...
Mike, I did all your math and gave long and good consideration to all the things you invite us to consider below, many times over the years! It still took the...
... running ... OT I know, but distributed generation in the community sense is farther from being practical than even hydrogen fuel cell cars. The technical...
Sorry, this is a terrible idea in my opinion. Someone will think the dog is suffocating, call the cops, and they will break the window to release the dog. ...
... Unless you make a sign for the window that explains the car is ON and a hybrid that will run as needed and is locked for the dog's safety. That *might*...
The "Commute" days involve one of two routes: (a) sluggish, but moving, traffic on a 45 max road in first half, then HOV on an interstate [60-65 max] (b) hilly...
... is suffocating, call the cops, and they will break the window to release the dog. ... Then a thief can break the window and drive off with your car, I...
... That's true. Back to the drawing board -- or just don't lock a dog or child in a car. A thought, I've never tried it, but if the theft alarm is activated...
Betty and others, I have tried to lock the car with the remote while it was running; it didn't work. It's a safety anti-lockout feature, I guess. Which made me...
... When I've had pets, I have never even thought about doing such a thing. I live in Texas. It's just unthinkable when the temperature is in the 90s every...
With the key in the ignition and the car on, you cannot use the fob to electronically lock the doors (you press lock, the car unlocks...it's sortta eerie, like...
... it didn't work. It's a safety anti-lockout feature, I guess. ... key for the car, but could I lock the car while it's running with the second key I...
... ******** Our Prius will not activate the theft alarm if the doors are locked manually. To activate the alarm, we *have* to use the remote. I don't know if...
... Good to note: "Compared to a remaining battery charge of 55% in SANYO's current HEV battery, the combination of the separator, optimized electrolyte, and...
... phase ... issues ... when ... long ... Good point about some of the issues with DG. I was thinking it would be similar to the "net metering" setup with...
Anyone have a suggestion to keep my driver's center vent from changing its position? A suggestion that won't look bad or permanently fix its position? Problem...
... and I ... there was ... keep up the ... power to go ... I would love to take my Prius on the Autobahn; the highway patrol over here in the USA don't...
A local driver's education instructor is inquiring about buying our Genie (2001, green, currently 92,000 miles) next year, which would provide a tempting...
... The prototypes they're showing off don't run for days, necessarily. Something in the 150Ah-200Ah range, which means you get a solid 10-15 hours from a...
According to this document - http://www.toyota.co.jp/IRweb/special_rep/pdf/planetaryreview.pdf - Nissan does indeed intend to licence Toyota hybrid components....
I read the survey when I arrived home and this is the conclusion I came to: Nissan is looking for information and they aren't going to pay you the $300 unless...
... There was someone on this list at least a year ago, who had bought a Prius before they had their driver's license. As I recall, the person decided to use...
... Actually, I think the top speed is limited to 100mph/160kph, based on the top speed of the engine and MG2 combination. ... Well, the 160kph top speed would...
