I just purchased a 2007 Prius and, thus far, a happy customer. However, I would love to achieve higher MPG. Has there been any updates on the eDriveSystem in...
After viewing "Who Killed the Electric Car?" I hopped right into the Net to search for more information about EDrive. I came across multiple advertisements...
The problem is COST, IMO. While Greg is the expert, and can answer with exact details, the Lithium batteries used in the conversion kits are the "dumbed down"...
(personal aircraft <http://www.moller. com/> ) has successfully tested its Rotapower® rotary engine using a fuel composed of 70% ethanol and 30% water, giving...
I sent your posting to a friend who is a top battery engineer with one of the big players and asked him for his take. This is what he says (and I greatly...
"Li-ion can be cheaper than NiMH, but the infrastructure-market combination doesn't exist yet." Does GM's announcement today change that? They've selected two...
What other applications are there for Li-ion. They are much lighter and smaller for the same amount of power output. ARe they not used in 3rd world countries...
Hi gang. The off-grid folks using batteries for energy storage are still pretty much stuck with lead-acid. While there have been a couple of other choices,...
They stopped making the Accord hybrid, a design that increases power not fuel economy. A stupid design. The Civic hybrid is designed to maximize economy and...
also stopped making the Insight. ... From: edrivephev@yahoogroups.com [mailto:edrivephev@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Michael Slavitch Sent: Thursday, June 07,...
I never heard the story as to why they discontinued the Insight? Can you tell me why they did please? Thanks, Tracy They have discontinued the Insight (old...
The story on the Insight was that Honda claimed they lost approximately $10,000 on every car that was sold. This was bleeding edge technology and their beta...
and sales numbers were always low. The market for a 2-seater is limited. ... From: edrivephev@yahoogroups.com [mailto:edrivephev@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of...
Yes that is true on the first count. As far as a two seater being limited in practicality - I see very few cars on the road with more than two occupants. The...
The Insight only has two seats and was therefore a niche-market car. I don't believe sales volume was high enough to justify continued production. It was an...
Thanks for the info! Now I will know what happened! Tracy The story on the Insight was that Honda claimed they lost approximately $10,000 on every car that was...
After I wiped out final last gas guzzler in a little freeway altercation with an 18 wheeler, I considered an Insight and was to frighted by the size imbalance...
Exactly. It's the same as the "need" for unlimited range. Most people would be better off with an EV that can go 50-70 miles, and then renting a gas car for...
About 2 years ago my Insight was hit from behind by a full size 1980's Olsmobile. He hit me doing about 30MPH and I was rolling at a walking speed. He barely ...
...Here in Key West, I'm thinking about buying a New G.E.M. From DC. I'd like to buy a couple of DC grids to put in the front yare and plug it into the car to...
Hi Everyone, I was wanting to change careers and enter the Electric Vehicle Industry. I presently work the ICE world. I come from a technical automotive...
I keep hearing about a hybird Fit coming! Has anyone else heard this?I heard that it will have a cheap price too!!The question is when will it come!!I've been...
Linn; The alternator doesn't spin freely - to drive an alternator, you have to turn the shaft against the "back-emf" of the electricity generated by the coils...
I've been hearing about a hybird Fit for 2 years now!! I keep hearing that it will be the cheapest hybird too!! When will to come???? Anyone know???...
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