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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-09-2017, 04:09 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,972
Posted By Frank Lee
nhtsa- perhaps. epa- no. lard-ass...

nhtsa- perhaps.

epa- no.

lard-ass Duhmericans- definitely.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-16-2016, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 140,911
Posted By Fat Charlie
If Tesla builds the market, they will come.

If Tesla builds the market, they will come.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-11-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 140,911
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Tesla is the reason that GM is building the Volt...

Tesla is the reason that GM is building the Volt and the Bolt EV.
Forum: Hybrids 03-12-2016, 04:24 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,912
Posted By Bill the Engineer
If I stay with the Prius V speedometer and adapt...

If I stay with the Prius V speedometer and adapt it to the Firebird dash with some fancy cut-and-paste, the electronics and electricals will not be that bad. If I try to adapt the Lexus speedometer,...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 08-27-2015, 11:50 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 97,151
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Since mid 2014, Nissan has been using the...

Since mid 2014, Nissan has been using the so-called lizard battery, and I think that so far, these are fine. They also stopped including the charge to 80% option. I am following this on...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-17-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 97,151
Posted By dhanson865
So as a before reading my commute to work (about...

So as a before reading my commute to work (about 15 or 16 miles one way) uses about 19% SOC.

That's with the Goodyear Eagle RS-A around 50 psi in summer driving.

Since SOC won't go above 93% on...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-08-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 554
Views: 97,151
Posted By dhanson865
Well I could tell you the range I get but my...

Well I could tell you the range I get but my commute is not the norm if you live anywhere remotely flat.

I posted a 63.x MPG tank on the Prius the week of me buying the Leaf.

My commute is...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-24-2015, 11:46 PM
Replies: 554
Views: 97,151
Posted By NeilBlanchard
I live in eastern Massachusetts, and there are...

I live in eastern Massachusetts, and there are some hills around here, but most are not too bad. My typical drives are 35-45MPH, but my spouse's commute is farther and faster. Her's is ~44-45 miles...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-22-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 97,151
Posted By user removed
If you are trying to have a 40 mile range a Leaf...

If you are trying to have a 40 mile range a Leaf will do that for at least 80k. That's 2000 trips or round trips. Seen them around here for $12k with less than 20k miles.

regards
mech
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-29-2015, 08:42 AM
Replies: 554
Views: 97,151
Posted By NeilBlanchard
I set a new personal best: just under 217Wh /...

I set a new personal best: just under 217Wh / mile, or ~155.5MPGe or ~4.61 miles / kWh.

The air temperature gets higher, and energy consumption gets lower.

Edit: the dash display was 5.6 miles...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-31-2015, 12:19 PM
Replies: 554
Views: 97,151
Posted By NeilBlanchard
I drove the Leaf again yesterday to work, and it...

I drove the Leaf again yesterday to work, and it may well be the Nokian Hakka R2's on the car, but it coasts a lot better than the e-Golf does on its Continental tires. That is, after I put the Leaf...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-20-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 31,207
Posted By EVmetro
Thanks. The controller has a brake light circuit...

Thanks. The controller has a brake light circuit in it that allows me to activate a relay for the brake light. In the controller settings, one can adjust how many amps of regen it takes to activate...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-09-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 300,463
Posted By Vman455
Already done! The Prius already has...

Already done!



The Prius already has plastic paneling covering most of the underbody; there's just a center tunnel that's open where the exhaust runs. I'm thinking about slapping a couple...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-03-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,867
Posted By LocoJason
I actually performed a brief tuff test on the...

I actually performed a brief tuff test on the rear taillight/window area of my ZX3 last night using my stickypod on the back window. Airflow along the back window is not exactly what I had expected....
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 07-22-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 31,266
Posted By Daox
Playing with A123 20Ah lithium cells

Yesterday, I picked up a few A123 20Ah lithium cells while I was at Drive Green Expo (http://www.greendriveexpo.com/) in Madison, WI. I have been wanting to tinker around with these batteries for a...
Forum: Success Stories 05-18-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,268
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Way to go!

Way to go!
Forum: Success Stories 05-18-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,268
Posted By Daox
Very nice job. No small task with no mods too!

Very nice job. No small task with no mods too!
Forum: Success Stories 05-18-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,268
Posted By euromodder
It surely isn't that easy, even with a diesel I...

It surely isn't that easy, even with a diesel I have to work at it.
With a petrol engine, it's all the more impressive. :thumbup:
Forum: Success Stories 05-18-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,268
Posted By Iexpedite
Feels good doesn't it. I recently broke 50...

Feels good doesn't it. I recently broke 50 myself. I am certain the people in my office hate me. I detail my accomplishments to my SUV driving counterparts every time I reach a milestone. They...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-05-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,933
Posted By cleanspeed1
Of course not. Douches have no feelings. That's...

Of course not. Douches have no feelings. That's why they're douches:p
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-31-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,933
Posted By rollercoaster
Someone needs to make a simple no frills car with...

Someone needs to make a simple no frills car with manual windows, a manual trans, manual mirrors etc and etc.

Todays cars are filled with so much gadgetry it adds more weight and distractions to...
Forum: Success Stories 02-17-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,744
Posted By UFO
Blah blah blah. Don't like it, pass (safely) and...

Blah blah blah. Don't like it, pass (safely) and hurry up to your stop light.
Forum: Success Stories 02-17-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,744
Posted By 99metro
Apparently I MUST drive over the speed limit to...

Apparently I MUST drive over the speed limit to make everybody happy. I must redline the engine between gears to keep up with the stoplight to stoplight competition driving, and then do performance...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-12-2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,132
Posted By IamIan
Safety vs $ is one thing ... but that is not the...

Safety vs $ is one thing ... but that is not the same as safety vs size ... or safety vs weight.

This is a common but I find at best misleading , and generally speaking incorrect initial...
Forum: DIY / How-to 07-20-2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,613
Posted By cleanspeed1
New Free EBook: Scratchbuilt Hotrod

Seeing as how a lot of what we do overlaps into other forms of high performance, I thought this would help in the quest for perfection.

Take a look and tell me what you think.


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