So....you’re talking about power OUT of the car to power an appliance. I found the image you’re talking about, apparently you can use the new Prius (non-prime, non plug-in) as a 1500W power source. This would mean you having to run an extension cord out your window to power something.

I’ll also bite at this one. I’m an Engineer, but I’ve spent most of my career and college life in machine shops, under cars, on manufacturing floors, etc. I’m currently a production/maintenance supervisor and Capital Proj. Engineer (I manage large equipment purchase contracts), but you’ll typically see me working in…

Where are you seeing a plug on the inside? I’m pretty sure these pictures are of the Prius HEV, not the Prime PHEV to come later.

I think it looks alright. It’s basically a non-functional piece of glass, so they have a lot of design freedom.

I was going to say, even though I cringe at giving someone a big or powerful car when they’re driving stick, having a lot of low-end torque does make it a lot easier to teach.

Nea, anyone can be an asshole, no matter what their belief.

You have some valid points, a lot of tech stocks are way down YTD, and while the Nasdaq is down about 30% and the Dow only 10%, you’ll find that a lot of the big tech companies are all down significantly more.

But some people just like powerful vehicles, no matter if they can control it or not.

The cops need something to fear.

Risky or simply low IQ?

You forget that the anti-vax population is somewhat of a split between the “government can’t tell me what to do!” crowd and the hippy holistic “I’m not putting something unnatural in my body, my essential oil diffuser will give me all the immunity boost I need!” crowd.

So, my top 3 theories:

From the way the soccer moms pull out of school parking lots? Absolutely.

Had they not been standing in the same picture, I’d almost believe that Elon Musk is a robotic bodysuit that Kanye wears.

Were Teslas ever really a status symbol, though?

Maybe you want the MPG, but there are some people that rather have the performance than extra MPG.

This may be true for you, but I am sick of all the mpg only tuned phev, give me the power. Rav4 prime got this right but is small, why not have the ability to go fast in a very efficient manner.

Same, the Prime got my interest.

I do hate the separate park mode, but honestly, most cars with electronic shifters, park is just a formality. The moment you turn off the vehicle or open the door with your foot on the brake, the car will automatically put itself in park (unless you override).

plug-in hybrid variant with a bit of added performance.