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    Questioning about Hybrid, especially PHEV

    I've driven about 65% gas and 35% electric over 18k miles in one year. Pre-coronavirus, my commute was 90 miles of nearly all high-speed freeway...
    Post by: Mr. Smith, Jul 29, 2020 in forum: Clarity
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    Do loops in charging cable matter?

    Short Answer: No, it does not matter in terms of charging efficiency or safety. Coil away! Long Answer (shortened for simplicity): All current...
    Post by: Mr. Smith, Jul 10, 2020 in forum: Clarity
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    Hate thieves, but no issues with my Clarity to date

    To bring it back on topic, the issue is thieves stealing from others... Those of us who are not only students of history, but also live in...
    Post by: Mr. Smith, Jun 26, 2020 in forum: Clarity
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    Hate thieves, but no issues with my Clarity to date

    I couldn't agree more! I'm 52, and it seems for the last few decades there has been a decline in "old fashion / family values" and a trend...
    Post by: Mr. Smith, Jun 25, 2020 in forum: Clarity
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    Needs struts

    On eBay, there are used struts (from totaled cars) available. $155 plus shipping (listing says free shipping and $20 std shipping) from a 2018...
    Post by: Mr. Smith, Apr 18, 2020 in forum: Clarity
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    Efficiency of the Clarity Generator

    For me, I don't like the sound of the engine revving up and then settling back when in town (or stop and go) driving HV, I call this...
    Post by: Mr. Smith, Apr 14, 2020 in forum: Clarity
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    Efficiency of the Clarity Generator

    I estimate the Clarity's gas engine driven generator capacity is between 60 hp (45 kW) and 91 hp (68 kW). The lower estimate of 60 hp comes from...
    Post by: Mr. Smith, Apr 14, 2020 in forum: Clarity
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    $1.49 unleaded. It may bee time to unplug the Clarity...sigh...

    Here in central CA, gas is down to as low as $2.39/gl. However, PG&E raised my EV Rate off-peak from $0.126/kWh when I bought my car June 2019,...
    Post by: Mr. Smith, Mar 25, 2020 in forum: Clarity
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    Honda Hybrid - the best explanation I've seen!

    Good point. I think Honda engineers will have to answer why the three have the exact same rating. I think part of the answer is the much larger...
    Post by: Mr. Smith, Mar 23, 2020 in forum: Clarity
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    Honda Hybrid - the best explanation I've seen!

    Your estimate of less than 50hp to drive ~80mph (assumed steady state, flat highway, dry road surface, no headwind, etc) seems reasonable,...
    Post by: Mr. Smith, Mar 22, 2020 in forum: Clarity
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    Price paid, plus dealer info

    2019 Clarity PHEV Touring - Purchased New (3 mi on odo) June of 2019 Selling Price = $29,528 Sales Tax = $ 2,665 Doc & fees = $...
    Post by: Mr. Smith, Mar 22, 2020 in forum: Clarity
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    Honda Hybrid - the best explanation I've seen!

    Yes, when in HV mode, and the engine drive clutch pack is engaged, the engine runs at 0.805 times the 181 hp electric motor rpm (engine is turning...
    Post by: Mr. Smith, Mar 21, 2020 in forum: Clarity
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    A pillar rattle, going to dealer

    The A-pillar tan plastic trim panel rattle is caused by "free play" of the tabs where they insert in slots of the black dashboard. The rattle...
    Post by: Mr. Smith, Mar 19, 2020 in forum: Clarity