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Simplification Rule #6: Think in Terms of Ratios Ratios bring a sense of proportion to vague or ambiguous situations. For example, the 2021 Sienna battery is a mere 1.8Wh. You might recharge three or four times, or a 1:4 ratio. A 1:4 ratio is a high cost to benefit ratio. The RAV4 Prime 18Wh...

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A solar panel roof popup is the most useful type of roof, as illustrated in the RAV4 Prime picture. The idea is recharge a HV DC battery, rather than a 12VDC battery. This is an example of why I emphasize the HV electrical system as the base, rather than the vehicle frame. The charger is the...

Another useful customization would be to somehow reverse the vacuum cleaner flow to blow air out to dry clothes. I haven't given it much consideration, because it is not important now.

The Captains chairs are not removeable due to side impact bags. You can get a super long sliding tract that comes on some upper trim models. That 25" tract allows the chairs to extend into the third row area, creating a lounge area near the side doors. The seats recline as Ottomans to some...

Right, i see. Thanks. I am convinced a Sienna Prime is inevitable. Perfect for Moms to take to school without gasoline power. A Sienna Prime is something significant. You could recharge a 500Wh eBike battery almost 40 times in the wilderness. Covid19 is screwing up manufacturing and sales...

Actually, the Sienna is the same electrical platform as the RAV4 Prime. The marketing manager hinted at a Sienna Prime version. Waiting for a Sienna Prime might make most sense.

The RAV4 Prime is the most compelling electrical base to build from. The Prime has a 18Wh, li-ion battery. It also has level 2 PHEV charging, as an option. It can travel 42 miles on EV only. The Prime has a HV mode, that allows battery access without automatically turning on gas engine when...

Thanks. I will chase down those leads. My understanding is the Transit is only AWD for the passenger version. I would then need to remove the 15 person seating, right? A cargo van seems more economical, but not a possibility? The Sienna might work under certain limited circumstances. For...

My understanding is the Transit Connect does not have AWD or 4WD option? SRW stands for single rear wheel and DRW stands for dual rear wheel. ... "Duallys," or dual rear wheel trucks, offer a higher gross vehicle weight (GVWR), which contributes to a higher towing capacity. Drive Type RWD/...

Thanks. I didn't realize the transit was six feet high. That is very helpful! Here's something else you might find peculiar: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-creo-sl-comp-carbon/p/170240?color=261002-170240&searchText=98120-5001 I am attracted to this bike because it is derived from...

No. I typically ride 5,000 to 10,000 miles per year on a mechanical bike. I have done so for the past five years. I don't find 100 miles per day, in two sessions, very difficult. The trick is conditioning yourself. The first two weeks will be a brutal adjustment. I was imagining the standing...

I sense an automotive solid state battery will materialize sooner, rather than later. A Stanford spin-off with over 200 solid state battery patents has successfully powered a car with Volkswagen. Many more examples exist. The issue is which configuration will prove most successful from the...

Simplification Rule #5: Maximize Personal Benefit by Changing Habits The high voltage (HV), hybrid electrical system provides substantial benefit over conventional, low voltage (12V) gas engine electrical systems. You need a reason to change habits, because they are very hard to break...

Inquire if trim models improve AWD snow traction, like with RAV4. Covid19 impact now evident on manufacturing because RAV4 Prime models reduced. A cost consideration is to order the van with high quality snow tires. The Sienna will probably handle more like an Odyssey than a Subaru Forrester...

I have a different approach. The Specialized Creo weighs 27 pounds. Has low power motor and low power consumption. The battery plus one extender has a 120 mile range. Bring multiple extenders that can be recharged from car, while i ride. Each extender has 40 mile range. The idea is to have a...

How do your brakes work coming down Mt Rainer? I remember do over 60mph down Mt. Shasta.

How long does it take to charge the battery packs with the panels? How many watts are the solar panels? I suppose DC from panel directly to battery? I'm guessing the Bafang is 750W? What range do you get per battery pack? You probably carry 100 pounds?

What is your bike and battery pack capacity? Where do you ride? How far and how much elevation do the battery packs yield? How long do they take to recharge? How much do you weigh?

My impression is the Sienna is fundamentally FWD, like my Honda Odyssey. I never felt comfortable in the mountain snow. The Odyssey was great on wet pavement after snow melted. My impression is the rear motor is programmed as an EV. Perhaps, something subtle is done with torque to balance...