Fairly certain most PHEV models do this. The Audi A3 Etron can do 4 drive modes (EV only, Hybrid, Hold battery, Charge battery).This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Chrysler just hires programmers from the 80s.
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Chrysler just hires programmers from the 80s.
I know it's probably a pipe dream, but PHEV batteries are really accessible in some models, so I hope that there may be an upgrade path for new battery tech into older PHEVs.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Wait, costs us nothing?This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Edit: not sure I’m reading this right. What does manufacturer mandate mean?
"The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents... some day the piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the light into the peace and safety of a new Dark Age."
-H.P. Lovecraft
Sell a fixed % of EV in Canada or they can't sell anything at all. This is how there were $99/mth lease on a lot of PHEV/EVs in California. FCA need enough credits from 500e (and now I guess Pacifica PHEV) to keep selling RAMs and Jeeps in California. Unfortunately, I don't think the feds in Canada has the power to do this and each province doesn't have enough purchasing power to mandate it. And Ontario will probably against it due to employment in the auto sector.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Europe is doing the same thing in 2020 but they do it with fines based on emission. VW could be fined up to $9B in 2020 if they don't meet emission standard. That's why they are rushing to get ID3 out next year.
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I understand now.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Back to my original statement, how does that cost us nothing?
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Directly compared to handing out $2500-$5000 of rebate vs just a rule change?This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
And how likely a company will leave an economy with 35M consumers? Especially for products that everyone is making already, they just need to be divert them here.
I’ll be upfront, I’m trying to bait you into telling me how the federal rebates don’t cost us anything, when in reality they do.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
All the tax payers.
Without the incentive rebates, EVs will have a hell of a time selling. How will the manufacturers make the stakeholders happy without the proper ROI? I don’t mind the fact we have a rebate, some people are upset about it, but it certainly doesn’t cost us nothing.
"The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents... some day the piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the light into the peace and safety of a new Dark Age."
-H.P. Lovecraft
I think we are on the same side. Rebate cost us all and only applies to the lucky few that can afford new cars.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I rather a federal mandate to force manufacturer to sell a % of EVs so the cost will be absorbed in their profit margins. So instead of making $11K on a F150, they only make $10K for e.g.
The only way I can see that the mfgers will fight back is be removing all the auto plants in Canada.... something that they were doing anyway and runs south to US/Mexico.
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"The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents... some day the piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the light into the peace and safety of a new Dark Age."
-H.P. Lovecraft
Do we have a dedicated Rav 4 prime thread? Anyway..
https://www.autoblog.com/2020/05/29/...prime-pricing/
New numbers:
5.7 0-60
42 miles EV range
ICE engine retuned for more low end torque
39,2xx USD
If Toyota throws us a bone and allows 44,9xx pricing - we qualify for government subsidy. Is it $5000 on a PHEV like on a BEV under $45?
This prime for 40k CDN would be a bargain.
"The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents... some day the piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the light into the peace and safety of a new Dark Age."
-H.P. Lovecraft
Price isn't going to be the problem, getting your hands on one is. Sounds extremely limited availability. Betting no dealer has units sitting around to buy until 2021.
Pretty compelling package though. Have been looking at a phev family car for the wife, and this ticks most of the boxes.
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And it’ll blow the doors off most vehicles lol.
"The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents... some day the piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the light into the peace and safety of a new Dark Age."
-H.P. Lovecraft
The odyssey we have now is plenty fast for my wife. Thing is nearly 300hp ya know..... The phev thing isn't perfect for everyone, but for the majority of her trips that are 20km or less, and she's got 15A charging at work, it would be a great option.
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I was just going to post this in the thread I had going for finding a dealer for a RAV4 Prime. Fully loaded version of this thing is going to be pricey as all get out probably in the $55k ball park. It'll be hard to justify buying a RAV4 for $55K even if it qualifies for the $5k rebate.
Here's a link to the official press release: https://pressroom.toyota.com/get-the...nder-40k-msrp/
I mean, you can spend $41k on a gasoline Rav4, and those things fly off the shelves.
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True story.
They need to shove that drivetrain into a Toyota 86. I'd pay $55k for it.
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Even a corolla woukd be amazeballs
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I have gone above and beyond what I should rightfully have to do to protect my good name