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I was thinking more of the NOx than CO{2}. Regardless, best to keep the exhaust gasses away from concentrations of humans. Now if we could just do something about the stinkers on the highways. Bob Wilson

Today I was helping a BMW i3-REx owner understand some features that she'd never used since getting the car in 2014: Changing the navigation map to a flat 2D with enhanced contrast. Fixing the portable gas can caps so it won't leak (some assembly is required.) Driving on dynamic cruise control...

https://youtu.be/Mjq5m-oyLuY Bob Wilson

2 of: Bridgestone Ecopia EP600 Touring Radial Tire -175/60R19 86Q Sold by: Amazon.com Services, Inc Condition: New $144.38 Item(s) Subtotal: $288.76 Shipping & Handling: $62.03 Free Shipping: -$62.03 ----- Total before tax: $288.76 Estimated tax to be collected: $23.10 AL State Tire Fee...

I have to open the driver side door to access the gas cover, release button, that also relieves the tank pressure. Did I miss something? Bob Wilson

The other feature is reading out the SOC. When using a remote charger, I can tell how close the car is to full and move to avoid 'parking' chargers. Bob Wilson

Hi Jim, Just sharing: Our Prius Prime only charges to 80%. Up to 80%, the full charge rate can be sustained but as the battery taper region is reached, the ICE has to run at partial power, if parked, and the loss of ICE efficiency makes additional charging impractical. The car turns off the...

It isn't the ICE but the generator and charging circuit. The original engine in the scooter is rated at twice the power. Bob Wilson

If not coded, get a 2.5 gal, Briggs and Stratton, spare gas can and carry in front. Coded, you can easily avoid the spare can by filling up just as the gas runs out. Hold speed to 70 mph following trucks and it is a piece of cake. Check oil level before leaving. Bob Wilson

Using Google Earth Pro: Do a CNTL+click on the route and you'll get the elevation profile. Bob Wilson

Hold the fuel flap release button until it clears. It must be held. Bob Wilson

Now we have a basis of estimate: EV only fast DC - ($11.50 + $14.70) / (75 mi + 68 mi) ~= $0.18 / mi gas + 20 mi - ($6.26 + $0.77) / 111 mi ~= $0.06 / mi EV only L2 _ fast DC - ($4.40 + $13.65) / (59 mi + 5 mi + 44 mi) ~= $0.17 / mi gas + 20 mi - ($6.15 + $0.75) / 106 mi ~= $0.06 / mi The next...

Sorry, sometimes my sense of mirth doesn't come through. The last time I was in Texas was to drive a 2003 Prius from Fort Worth back to Huntsville. Back then some stretches of I-20 needed help. Bob Wilson

You might find my recent benchmarks useful: http://www.mybmwi3.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=5423 Also: http://www.mybmwi3.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4287&p=37324&hilit=mph+MPG#p37324 My testing revealed the primary control law is to maintain the State Of Charge (SOC). However, the engine...

As a native Oklahoman, I admire your honesty about Texas. As many Oklahomans say, "Why does the wind always blow towards Texas?" Bob Wilson

$18.80 - EV cost $4.40 - (est) Blink, 7.626 kWh, 1 h 25 min $13.65 - EVgo, 16.35 kWh, 39 min $0.75 - home, 7.487 kWh, 1h 37 min $6.15 - Costco, 2.252 gal (premium) 5 min, 106 miles ~6 mi EV, to visit Tesla Store, top off tank, late lunch Shelbyville Blink charger broken and no maintenance...

My regenerative braking is breaking every time I shift into "N". Bob Wilson

Not mentioned but our BMW i3 come with two maximum charging rates: 3.7 kW - mostly found in the EU, many early versions had this limit 7.4 kW - standard in North America and also found in the EU, this is the fastest, built-in charger Use your VIN and a VIN decoder to check your car options. I...

Are there any properties within walking distance that have a NEMA 14-50 or might put one in if you offer the JuiceBox? Bob Wilson

When I used the Electrify America, fastDC charger, the highest rate was ~43 kW but there was actually some variability. It tapered down as expected but I never saw 50 kW. The station is rated at 350 kW. The local Huntsville fast DC charger is rated at 40 kW, 100 A maximum, and works very nicely...