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Forum: In the News 05-13-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,933
Posted By msantos
Re: Tesla S Craziness... And Why I Am Not Entirely Won Over

Hi Mike

Well, unfortunately for me I haven't seen a single one around these parts which either means I don't go out much or my sight needs some checking. :p
However, I did put roughly 1,100 KM's in...
Forum: In the News 05-13-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,933
Posted By msantos
Re: Tesla S Craziness... And Why I Am Not Entirely Won Over

Hi Folks;

I've not been very active here, but just wanted to say that I've got one on order (85KWh model, non performance version). I am definitely not the first person in my province to get one...
Forum: In the News 02-12-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,386
Posted By msantos
Re: No Need to Panic About Global Warming

We certainly could... especially if the risks of both were measured with relatively identical consequences. ;)

Unfortunately or not, as far as the greater scientific body is concerned "Denialism"...
Forum: In the News 02-12-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,386
Posted By msantos
Re: No Need to Panic About Global Warming

Sadly, good science never seeks to guarantee predictive certainty - Dr. Milne does a good job of describing this rather accurately.


But, one thing is certain: our inner compasses must ultimately...
Forum: In the News 02-11-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,386
Posted By msantos
Re: No Need to Panic About Global Warming

There's nothing wrong with skepticism as it a critical and much needed requirement for the advancement of human knowledge. Skepticism is a very desirable trait and Richard is one of many academic...
Forum: In the News 02-11-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,386
Posted By msantos
Re: No Need to Panic About Global Warming

Hi all

I've had the good pleasure of meeting Dr. Milne a few years ago and while I recall reviewing many such good lectures on the subject over the last 10+ years, I've found a recent one of his to...
Forum: In the News 02-04-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,386
Posted By msantos
Re: No Need to Panic About Global Warming

Hi Jud;

Over the years I and others have come to respect booferama for the extremely reasoned and science friendly thinking he exhibits. He not only knows his stuff but also backs up his statements...
Forum: In the News 02-02-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,812
Posted By msantos
Re: The Verdict: Honda Loses $9,867 in Small Claims Due To EPA vs. Real World

Hi Carcus;

My HCH-II's were perhaps the most software updated cars in North America. I welcomed each and every software update and while I noticed and even reported the changes in the cars...
Forum: In the News 02-02-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,812
Posted By msantos
Re: The Verdict: Honda Loses $9,867 in Small Claims Due To EPA vs. Real World

Hi Wayne;

In the last 10 years, I've owned 2 generations of HCH's and 2 generations of Prii and while I sympathize for those whose experience differs greatly from mine, to this day, the two HCH-II's...
Forum: In the News 02-02-2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,386
Posted By msantos
Re: No Need to Panic About Global Warming

However it may be regarded, it is a sign of the times we live in and sadly not something we have not seen before. What is critically important is that we carry out these discussions on the basis of...
Forum: In the News 11-10-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By msantos
Australia passes carbon tax laws

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Australian_flag.jpg The years of fierce political wrangling that led to Tuesday’s vote, however, are not over....
Forum: In the News 11-10-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,138
Posted By msantos
The top 10 cars you really don’t need

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Canadian_Flag.jpg It’s hard to ignore the types of cars that auto writers relentlessly prefer, even if few real, new car buyers do....
Forum: In the News 11-10-2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 881
Posted By msantos
Revving up the fuel economy race

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Canadian_Flag.jpg Like Mazda, Ford does not want consumers ever to feel they are giving up power....
Forum: In the News 11-08-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,365
Posted By msantos
Re: Sue A Hypemiler - The Only One on the Road Driving Legally? This Is Going To Be G

Folks, this is an issue that has frustrated me quite a bit over the years and in part because almost anyone can claim to "hypermile" and drive stupidly in the process. Most of us know what I am...
Forum: Honda Civic Hybrid 10-10-2011, 10:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,998
Posted By msantos
Re: block heater ?

Hi Mendel;

Probably you meant 400 Watts and not 400Amps ? :D


Cheers

MSantos
Forum: Honda 09-15-2011, 06:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,741
Posted By msantos
Re: 173MPG Honda on eBay

Amazing. Not only the car, but amazing that people have actually been bidding on it !!!

I guess it could be a starting point as a project car or automotive curiosity. ;)

Cheers

MSantos
Forum: Honda Civic Hybrid 09-08-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,092
Posted By msantos
Re: Looking at some '09 HCH's, some questions

Hi bigev007;

Let me add an alternate perspective on the subject before addressing your questions:

- The design goal of the HCH-II was to excel at environmental performance. That was not only the...
Forum: In the News 09-02-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,445
Posted By msantos
What women want most in a car

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Canadian_Flag.jpg The Escape Hybrid, the Rogue and the Journey were three of the top four vehicles women want...
Forum: In the News 09-02-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 809
Posted By msantos
Cars of the future will be more efficient – but not electric

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Canadian_Flag.jpg More engine innovations like this are already here and even more are coming...
Forum: Honda Civic Hybrid 09-02-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,398
Posted By msantos
Re: Dead IMA battery. Some questions .

Hi Nodas;

Sean's suggestions are the closest you'll have as far as techniques go for minimizing the use of electric assist. Again, the reality is that while we cannot avoid assist altogether on the...
Forum: Honda Civic Hybrid 08-30-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,967
Posted By msantos
Re: Dash flicker / Dead car (2006 HCH2)

Indeed I have.

I've added a more powerful mono-crystalline solar panel that ranges from 15-30 watts and not only is it constantly charging the battery but with a flip of a switch on the dash I can...
Forum: Honda Civic Hybrid 08-30-2011, 12:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,967
Posted By msantos
Re: Dash flicker / Dead car (2006 HCH2)

Hi mmrmnhrm;

That is why we've have always insisted that owners consider looking at the 12V battery first when attempting to explain odd behaviors with their HCH-II.

In fact, we've gone one step...
Forum: In the News 08-30-2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 772
Posted By msantos
Re: Japan's automakers playing catch-up with new Camry, Civic

Agreed to some extent.

But even if journalists were to represent a truly niche market, their reach and ability to influence the general public is as appreciated as it is feared by most automakers....
Forum: In the News 08-30-2011, 06:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 912
Posted By msantos
BYD to cut sales staff by 70%

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Chinese_Flag.jpg Analysts said slumping sales were likely to have played a part in the move....
Forum: In the News 08-30-2011, 06:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,175
Posted By msantos
Solving an idling issue

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpg Automatic transmissions make it difficult for auto manufacturers to install gas-saving technology such as this BMW-X3-auto-stop-start-system...
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