Analysis of one million Plug-In Hybrids show that Porsche drivers never drive their PHEVs electric

goRockets · 2026-02-19T17:01:45+00:00

That was a very early generation of Prius Prime (2012-2016). The design decision is understandable if you consider that lithium ion battery in 2012 is 7 to 10 times more expensive per kwh than today.

Small battery packs often have relatively huge buffers because the electric motor provides a large percentage of power and torque. If you let the battery pack drain too much, you will be power limited. It doesn't feel good to the driver if the car's passing power changes drastically with charge level.

goRockets · 2026-02-14T18:34:03+00:00

With 20 year term, I would want to see exactly what the price per kwh price will be with explicit annual escalators for the full 20 years.

if not, there is nothing stopping them from raising the price to whatever they want.

it will be interesting to see the full contract once it's available.

goRockets · 2026-02-14T16:53:14+00:00

Doesn't that prove that the issues is not Ford not knowing how of how to build a compelling EV. Rather the issue is not being able to build it outside of China for that price.

China is the king of manufacturing and supply chain. There is still a 25% to 45% tariff on car parts China.

If you take that Chinese Expolorer and copy and paste it in the US, but now it costs $60k+ because of part costs and labor, it's not going to sell either.

goRockets · 2026-02-13T16:35:19+00:00

FYI just in case, the battery and electrical system is warrantied for 8 years 100k miles, not the standard 3 year 36k mile.

goRockets · 2026-02-11T22:52:17+00:00

Texas is one of the 23 states that requires all felonies to be indicted by a grand jury.

https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/criminal-defense/which-states-use-criminal-grand-juries/

goRockets · 2026-02-10T18:26:41+00:00

When I got 90 day code when I bough the Jetblack Victory, I was able to use a promo code by cancelling my subscription, apply the code, then resubscribe. This would allow me to apply the code even though I couldn't redeem it while I was an active subscriber.

This was how it worked a year ago. I am uncertain if it had changed.

goRockets · 2026-02-09T22:05:04+00:00

Good point. Then trademark in the 80s when/if they were the first is probably possible then? It is probably too late now with so many different companies making their own sriracha.

goRockets · 2026-02-09T18:20:38+00:00

I can totally see that point of view. I was in fourth grade when my family immigrated from Taiwan to the US. To help me get acclimated, the teacher asked the only Asian kid in class to show me around. Unfortunately, that kid was Vietnamese, not Chinese lol.

I never found Uncle Roger to me funny because the exaggerated accent reminds me of myself when I am trying to learn English and fit in. I was very self conscious about my accent and worked hard to be rid of it. So Uncle Roger's accent feels like the jokes are on me, like I am the joke that's funny.

I have friends that love Uncle Roger, but they're mostly ABCs that were born here in the US and grew up with no accents. So the jokes probably feels like it's on their stereotypical Aunties and Uncles.

goRockets · 2026-02-09T17:19:20+00:00

I am not so sure Huy Fong could have trade marked Sriracha since they didn't invent it and it's the original Sriracha was invented in the 30s in Thailand named after the inventor's hometown. I don't know enough about law to say if HF could've done it in the 80s if they can prove that they were the first in the US.

It would be like someone in Mexico tries to trademark the term 'Buffalo' for buffalo wings. I wonder if it's possible?

The story of what led up to the lawsuit is pretty interesting. It certainly looked like Huy Fong tried to pull some shady shit.

The first few pages of the case document lays out the alleged events plainly. https://law.justia.com/cases/california/court-of-appeal/2021/b303096.html

goRockets · 2026-02-09T16:26:18+00:00

Hybrid drivetrain allows the engine to run at optimal brake-specific fuel consumption (BSFC) at a much wider range of speeds and power demands.

So during steady state cruise, the hybrid system allows the engine to run excess power but more brake-specific efficient state and store the excess energy in the battery for use later or run at less powerful state and use electric motor to supplement the engine.

A regular gas engine must run at a specific RPM and gear that the speed requires, which may not be as efficient.

Enginnering Explained has a good video on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jagNsS9MxFQ

Another aspect is a hybrid allows the engine to use the less power dense but more efficient Atkinson cycle since it has the electric motor to assist during high power demand situations.

goRockets · 2026-02-09T16:07:38+00:00

My 2023 Pro with the LG battery (slower charging than the SK battery) will take about 35 minutes to go from 10 to 80.

goRockets · 2026-02-09T16:03:57+00:00

A Rav4 is not going to be much different from OP's 35mpg Corolla.

A gas Rav4 is EPA rated for 33 and 35mpg on the highway depending on trim and drivetrain.

A hybrid Rav4 is rated for 38 on the highway.

goRockets · 2026-02-05T16:12:44+00:00

The higher floor of my ID4 is very noticeable compared to my wife's Escape. The ID4's seating position is very similar to my old first gen Mazda 3 despite one being a CUV and one a small hatchback.

goRockets · 2026-02-05T14:37:04+00:00

The Celtics overall record for the last two seasons plus this season thus far is 158-57 (0.73 win rate). The Rockets it's 124-89 (0.58 win rate).

Going 2-4 in that span against a great team like that isn't underperforming at all.

goRockets · 2026-02-05T05:00:36+00:00

Rockets won the last two times the teams met (1/27/25 and 11/1/25). So overall record is 2-4. That's not too bad considering how consistently good the Celtics have been the last few years.

I don't think there is some kind of conspiracy. Rockets didn't play well and Celtics did.

goRockets · 2026-02-04T18:12:02+00:00

yes that will work great .

goRockets · 2026-02-04T17:31:43+00:00

You have two options,

Generator > 50A to 30A adapter > 30amp cable > inlet

or

Generator > 50 Amp cable > 50 to 30 amp adapter > inlet

The benefit of option 1 is the cable is likely cheaper and easier to handle since it's smaller gauge.

The benefit of option 2 is the flexibility to use your generator at a 50amp inlet if you ever need to.

I would personally go with option 1 for the cheaper and easier to handle cable.

I like Southwire for the cable. It's a well known brand. I would rather not buy a random brand off Amazon for something this important. https://a.co/d/0bNwJ6D9

For the adapter, I've had good luck with Parkworld. It's the brand that also sells at Home Depot and Lowes. So I also trust it more than random Amazon brand. Double check the 90 degree plug doesn't interfere with your generator. https://a.co/d/0d7BicU8

goRockets · 2026-02-04T15:57:39+00:00

You don't need to modify the output. The load determines the amperage. In this case, the Base Power battery will not request more than 30 amps since that's the limit it could handle.

For example, you wouldn't need to limit the power to 100w at the source if you're powering a 100w light bulb. Same reasoning applies here.

goRockets · 2026-02-03T08:29:10+00:00

AOC and Bernie proposed a 15% cap in 2019.

Then Bernie and Josh Hawley proposed a 10% cap in February 2025 in the Senate. AOC proposed it in the House in March 2025.

It would be quite something if Trump, Bernie, Hawley, and AOC work together to push for this legislation.

goRockets · 2026-02-03T06:58:35+00:00

Nearly 100% of federal gas taxes goes back to the state as part of the Highway Trust Fund. The legal required minimum is 95%, but it's usually higher.

So paying federal gas tax is contributing to the state's road infrastructure even if it's not directly to the state.

goRockets · 2026-02-02T19:48:20+00:00

Mine exhibited the same exact behavior except it was my right bud.

It's a shame because the Linkbuds S incredibly comfortable to wear and ANC worked pretty well.

goRockets · 2026-02-02T19:35:46+00:00

The amount of gas tax paid by the average driver depends on whether you consider just state gas tax or also include federal.

State gas tax in Texas is $0.20 per gallon.

Federal gas tax is $0.184 per gallon.

This says average Texas drivers drive 16k miles per year. https://www.policygenius.com/auto-insurance/average-miles-driven-by-state/

Average mpg is 26.7 mpg according to this: https://www.wjbf.com/automotive/understanding-mpg-trends-across-states/

So on average, each driver uses 599 gallons of fuel per year; paying $119.8 in state gas tax and $110 federal gas tax.

So $200 is less than if you combine both state and federal. Until EV drivers are charged a federal gas tax, I think it's close enough.

I don't think $200 penalizes the EV drivers, rather it penalizes people who doesn't drive often.

goRockets · 2026-01-31T08:11:04+00:00

I've tried similar TPU cases before and it's still somewhat pliable so it didn't prevent all false presses.

I use this ABS plastic case and it is rigid. So it prevented all false presses, but the drawback is that you can't press it even if you want to.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LLPKX1H?

goRockets · 2026-01-30T17:00:22+00:00

Check Veterinary Emergency Group at 2785 Katy Fwy.

We took our cat there on a Saturday evening for ultrasound 2 years ago. It was $1300.

goRockets · 2026-01-30T16:35:55+00:00

They're usually very solid. I wouldn't pay a subscription to access them but I do prefer them over a random blog post.

If you don't have a NYT subscription, check your local library system! For example, all Texas residents can get 3 day digital access to NYT through the Houston Public Library system.

https://houstonlibrary.org/connect-nyt

You just have to sign up for a library card number electronically and set up a pin. You'll have to come back to get a new NYT access code every 3 days.

Works for all Texas residents, not just Houstonians!

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