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    Realistic full range - is 340 miles gonna happen?

    So to directly answer the OP from my experience: yes, 340 total range is easy to achieve no matter how you drive. I would like a larger tank just...
    Post by: The Gadgeteer, Aug 28, 2019 in forum: Clarity
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    Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid now sold in California only?

    I doubt the Clarity PHEV is sold at profit and if it is then not much of one. In all likelihood the car is for compliance and knowledge building...
    Post by: The Gadgeteer, Aug 25, 2019 in forum: Clarity
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    Realistic full range - is 340 miles gonna happen?

    In warm and mild weather it is easy to beat the EPA estimates regardless how you drive a Clarity. All electric and hybrids take a bigger hit...
    Post by: The Gadgeteer, Aug 24, 2019 in forum: Clarity
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    2019 Canadian Clarity Harsh Winter Question

    If I was somewhere with my Clarity PHEV in temperatures below -22F (-30C) I would probably start the engine before it cold soaked too long. In...
    Post by: The Gadgeteer, Aug 20, 2019 in forum: Clarity
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    Now at 82 Mile Range

    Part of the equation is likely the temperature of the battery. To protect the battery the Clarity may not allow the fast charging of regeneration...
    Post by: The Gadgeteer, Aug 10, 2019 in forum: Clarity
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    Power Systems indicator on and will not allow Sport or Econ mode

    This is may not be your situation but here is some info: “Drive mode change unavailable” will happen if you try to change modes while on a curve...
    Post by: The Gadgeteer, Aug 10, 2019 in forum: Clarity
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    First Vehicle "A01" Service

    This probably has been mentioned already somewhere perhaps even in this thread. Admittedly I didn't check. So service on our Clarities tends to...
    Post by: The Gadgeteer, Aug 5, 2019 in forum: Clarity
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    Poll: Do you use the parking brake all the time, or just when on a slope?

    I believe the DRL will activate once the parking brake is released.
    Post by: The Gadgeteer, Jul 30, 2019 in forum: Clarity
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    High cost of electricity slows EV sales in Northeast

    I live in NJ. Electric cost are high and gasoline costs are low. The price savings of using a Clarity PHEV could be better. In order to really...
    Post by: The Gadgeteer, Jul 25, 2019 in forum: Clarity
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    First Vehicle "A01" Service

    Another factor is oil "ages" once put into service. Regardless of engine use I have seen recommendations to change the oil every 6 months with...
    Post by: The Gadgeteer, Jul 25, 2019 in forum: Clarity
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    Level 2 Charging for under $20

    For about $200 you can get a proper 220 volt EVSE
    Post by: The Gadgeteer, Jul 18, 2019 in forum: Clarity
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    Does Adaptive Cruise with Low Speed Follow actually work at low speeds?

    Also ACC is more responsive in Sport mode but also more "jerky".
    Post by: The Gadgeteer, Jul 17, 2019 in forum: Clarity
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    L.A. to Vegas and back

    My rest stops are often not gas stations. I feel 3 more gallons capacity would have been doable and would keep more people happier. For those...
    Post by: The Gadgeteer, Jul 12, 2019 in forum: Clarity
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    Do JuiceBoxers Have a New Overlord?

    It wasn’t a high priority
    Post by: The Gadgeteer, Jul 12, 2019 in forum: Clarity
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    Hondalink: how to de-authorize a user?

    Change the password
    Post by: The Gadgeteer, Jul 12, 2019 in forum: Clarity