... The battery system in the Prius would not provide any meaningful power for your home. Just not enough storage capacity. A much better solution is the use...
Don't be discouraged by the nay sayers here. This can actually be done. For a simple method, go to www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Toyota-Prius-As-a-Backup-Generator ...
This post below by Bruce is actually the greener method out of all these posts - which - isn't that the point of the vehicle? There are electric vehicle...
Man you really got me to thinking about this here is a detailed description with parts on how to use a prius as a backup generator. Great question and you were...
Thanks very much for finding and sending this document. It is clearly written and detailed, and I like the way it avoids using the traction batteries. I was...
Thanks, but I am in an area that is wooded, and has little wind or sun. I've looked into these options already, but that's not what I was looking for anyway....
... Re: 12v DC system: it's limited to about 1000 watts continuous via the DC/DC converter. http://hiwaay.net/~bzwilson/prius/priups.html Re: hybrid truck: You...
Several things mentioned below should be clarified: 1.) What does meaningful power mean? Enough to run everything in your whole house without thinking twice...
I came across a very informative video on how homemade wind generator are made from common tools and materials. I am in the process of building one of these as...
This is an interesting thread, but I am skeptical of anyone trying to push an affiliate product such as http://www.homemadewindgenerators.net/ I'm not...
This is one of the better DIY sites for everything under the sun and then some! A few of the posts are pretty lame, but if you dig you'll find some really...
I am not pushing anything and Squidoo didn't take the link down it was just the wrong link. The guy in the video uses a GM alternator as the DC generator and...
Bruce, I appreciate your perspective as a Clickbank affiliate and your efforts as an Internet marketer. I work in this industry too, so I don't begrudge you...
I am not pushing anything and Squidoo didn't take the link down it was just the wrong link. The guy in the video uses a GM alternator as the DC generator and...
I'm curious to know if a PHEV would be a good fit for me. The reason I ask is because the information I've found on PHEVs all says basically "the engine won't...
I used to drive a lot of miles everyday as well, but I was always hitting traffic, that is when your PHEV would save you a lot of gas. Even a Prius will turn...
Prius and jetta tdi are virtually tied on highway milege imho (i have both a 2002 jetta and 2006 prius). The price difference between diesel and gas is going...
Personally with a vehicle already getting 46 mpg, I would stick with the Jetta. Also, on a personal note, I am hoping to be able to hold out for the air cars...
I don't know what what driving style gets you 46mpg in the Jetta, but I can tell you that a Prius should get 52-53mpg EASILY on a 55-65mph route without tons...
I know the newer Jettas are faster but a little less MPG than mine, but I don't think you can get the Prius to be more than 1-3 MPG difference with the same...
110 miles is a hefty commute.. The batteries in most PHEVs wouldn'tlast for half of that (assuming you charged at work), so the incremental help of the battery...
That's a bigger difference than I would have expected for freeway-speed running. Are you constantly seeing electric assist when the auxiliary battery is full,...
Yeah, from an environmental standpoint, a moderate amount of battery can have a good payoff.. If not financially.. At the moment. Yes, you get assist at...
Just noticed that the Prius entry on Wikipedia states: "Prior to the 2010 model, the North American model did not have the 'EV' button" So this implies the...
From the handful of articles I've seen, it will at least be an option. Not sure if it is standard equipment. 2010 Prius will have the possibility of 4...
You have the option of installing a hack that takes about a half hour to do which will enable you to switch to electric only mode to make it so your cruise...
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