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lawrence romanosky

The Hybrids Are Coming

The Hybrids Are Coming

I am writing a lot about the electrification of automobiles because I think the subject is not very well understood. It is complicated and not easy to compress into simple generalizations. Also, personal transportation has become heavily politicized which isn’t helping with the dissemination of useful information. I think

2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance -Sold

2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance -Sold

VIN: 5YJ3E1EB5KF367625 MILEAGE: 45,900km (Oct 1, 2024) BATTERY: The Performance version (2019-2021) of the Tesla Model 3 is equipped with a lithium-ion battery NCA* (Nickel-cobalt-aluminum) with a capacity of 75 kWh, made up of 4,416 cells (type 2170) divided into 96 modules. ELECTRIC MOTORS: Front - induction AC

Cost of Ownership: EV vs. ICE

Cost of Ownership: EV vs. ICE

There continues to be lots of heated debate about EVs, mostly along entrenched sociopolitical lines. Which vehicles have the lowest lifecycle GHGs and environmental footprint? Can the electrical grid handle the power requirements for EVs? Can EV batteries be recycled? How long do EV batteries last and how much do

Driving vs. Charging

Driving vs. Charging

The Metrics Behind Long Distance Travel by EV Most evaluations of EVs are fixated on range and ‘range anxiety’, but I think most EV owners stop thinking about range right after they buy their vehicle. On a single charge, most EVs can comfortably exceed 300km. This is three or four

Vehicle Depreciation: EV vs. ICE

Vehicle Depreciation: EV vs. ICE

The subject of the depreciation rates of EVs, compared to ICE vehicles, came up on a recent Podcast I was invited to join (with more on this later). I am reasonably bullish on EV long term value retention, but predicting this future depreciation is challenging. Normally when looking at anticipated

2009 HONDA INSIGHT HYBRID (Gen 2 - JDM) - Sold

VIN: ZE2-1108805 20,200km (Feb 4, 2025) Combined HP: 98hp @ 5,000rpm, 123 lb/ft @ 1,000 - 1.500rpm Combustion Engine: 88hp, 88 lb/ft Torque Electric Motor: 10kW (13hp, 58 lb/ft torque) Gearbox: CVT Battery: 100.8V (nominal) , NiMH 6.5kWh Emissions Rating: AZ-PZEV / ULEV Transport Canada

2009 TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID S 10th Anniversary (JDM) -sold

2009 TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID S 10th Anniversary (JDM) -sold

2nd Generation (XW20) VIN: NHW20-3534483 COLOUR: Blizzard Crystal Pearl (070), TRIM: Beige Cloth (FF41) Mileage: 51,674 (Sept 24, 2024) Price: $13,750 Engine: 1NZ-FXE is a hybrid 1.5 L (1,497 cc), 76hp, 82 lb/ft Torque Electric Motor: 67hp, 295 lb/ft torque Combined output: 110hp Accelleration: