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Forum: Reviews 04-22-2009, 12:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,296
Posted By GripperDon
Re: CleanMPG Previews the 2010 Toyota Prius-III

Any info on the MPG penalty incurred with the Air Conditioner on?
Forum: In the News 10-02-2007, 11:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By GripperDon
Re: Electric car experiment plugs in info on mileage.

I am still confused about the imprecise commitment as to exact mileage. It must also be nice to have your company fund your car. $50,000 total is halfway toward a Tesla and half way towards it...
Forum: In the News 10-02-2007, 12:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By GripperDon
Re: Electric car experiment plugs in info on mileage.

Well does it get 100mpg or double 39 for 78mpg, Hmmmmm
Forum: In the News 10-02-2007, 12:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 262
Posted By GripperDon
Re: Work begins at Ford on plug-in hybrids.

What a bunch of BS for we are late, AGAIN!
Forum: In the News 10-01-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 277
Posted By GripperDon
Re: More murmers about the Volt: to start production in 2010

I have a new Hybrid Altima, so I am waiting for an all electric or electric assisted by an ICE that I can Afford, Maybe the Volt is it. In the meantime, I placed a deposit on the $25,000 Aptiva it's...
Forum: In the News 10-01-2007, 01:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 277
Posted By GripperDon
Re: More murmers about the Volt: to start production in 2010

I still think that if i driva a total of 120 miles and buy a gallon of gas to me it's 120 Miles per gallon bought or 120mpg. It is just that the gallon was spread over 120 miles. Now if there was a...
Forum: In the News 09-30-2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 595
Posted By GripperDon
Re: Long National Geographic Article on Ethanol.

Wonderfull article. It is right on and Ethanol is not energy deficient. IT's BIG OIL deficient. It's a shame that Gates doesn't spend some of his billions in setting up a nationa Ethanol...
Forum: In the News 09-27-2007, 01:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By GripperDon
Re: Stealth Hybrid Industry in the US?

NO I sure doubt it!
Forum: In the News 09-23-2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 464
Posted By GripperDon
Re: Act now with PHEV’s for a sustainable planet.

BIG SUBJECT MPG is not the only measure, How about emissions per mile, Co per mile, Nox per mile, etc.

Ethanol SHOULD cost less per gallon than gasoline for many reasons but as it is so far...
Forum: In the News 09-16-2007, 08:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 549
Posted By GripperDon
Re: Chrysler Creates EV Division.

Whatever the logic is is it must be wrong since Chrysler is doing it.
Forum: In the News 09-01-2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By GripperDon
Re: Frankfurt Auto Show Preview: Going Green with Hybrids.

We need strong Hybrids, not mild ones. Why not a Diesel hybrid with a plug and an 40mile rang EV only battery. Then I would be interested.
Forum: In the News 09-01-2007, 01:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 882
Posted By GripperDon
Re: Drive your car to death and save $31,000.

The interiors look like junk, the paint is usually dull or worse, sure it runs but I hope it's away from me. personally i don't want to be seen in a 15 year old car. There is more to life that...
Forum: In the News 08-27-2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 492
Posted By GripperDon
Re: Official MPG - Fact or Fantasy?

It fantasy, Those show have already been lowere by the EPS. If you run the Air Conditioner expect another 20 drop. Most of my frindes wiht Prius get 36 to38, Those withe Altimas get 30 same for...
Forum: General 08-09-2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 514
Posted By GripperDon
Re: Smaller is More Hazardous?

Seat belts are the best protection you can get. The air bags add about 205 more at the most (frontally) from the side tht a different story, Side air bags both thorax and Head are manditory.

Now...
Forum: Website news & discussions 08-09-2007, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 357
Posted By GripperDon
Re: The mileage logs need cleaning up thinning out

I'll get started on it. I have a couple of busy day so it will take a little time to make a fair and accurate list. I'll try and do a really good job. :)
Forum: General 08-09-2007, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 954
Posted By GripperDon
Re: Fantasy Project: What would you build?

A Blue Tec diesel powered Hybrid, with Li based batteries and a plug, the batteries would have enough storage capacity to enable a 40 mile range, sufficient for most of my daily chores. The diesel...
Forum: Fuel Economy 08-09-2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,206
Posted By GripperDon
Re: Driving with your Headlights On

The Mileage impact IMO is not worth discussing, the safety is probably improved, however IMO the light should not be so **** bright as to be an irritant, which some are. Personally I never allow...
Forum: Website news & discussions 08-09-2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 357
Posted By GripperDon
The mileage logs need cleaning up thinning out

I have reviewed the mileage logs show and looked at the individual logs. Many are one entry logs which is fine but not fro many week ago and never a follow up. Also many have blatantly erroneous...
Forum: In the News 07-07-2007, 11:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 604
Posted By GripperDon
Re: All-New 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Debuts at Major League Baseball's All-Star G

Hybrids do sell look at Pirus and they make money look at Toyota and their announced boost in earnings attributed to PIRUS. The problem Chevy has is that 2mpg STINKS. Put in a Plug, Better battery...
Forum: In the News 06-21-2007, 09:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 644
Posted By GripperDon
Re: Hypermiler with 1st Solar Assisted PHEV in Canada.

I emailed these guys about a solar roof for my car and got a very terse one sentence reply "we can't help you"

Terrible salesmanship, They must be understaffed and under funded and pooly...
Forum: MIMA or Manual Integrated Motor Assist 06-19-2007, 03:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,227
Posted By GripperDon
Re: PLUG in MIMA install

Boy yo gius make me want to go buy a used insight just so I can get one of these neat systems. I have the first Nissan Altima Hybrid in Arizona and I would also love to have on for it. I am...
Forum: In the News 06-19-2007, 12:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 427
Posted By GripperDon
Re: Michigan’s Democrat Senator Levin readies yet another fuel economy plan.

I lived in Mich for a dozen years and worked in the auto induxtry. Levin is in the pocket of his supporters. The US automakers pleades to congress recently that higher MPG requirement would hurt...
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