Kunari

Dang it!!! Payday isn't until Oct 2.

What kind of hit to your MPG do you think the Eco hitch made to your Energi? I'm looking for a bike rack and thinking "trunk" or hitch mounted.

I'm thinking one of these: Yakima Kingjoe or Thule Gateway also open to other options. I was reading about the Eco hitch in another thread. Unlike most other hitches, I like how it doesn't need to drill into the frame to mount it as I fear rusting. Edit: AMSDPS, that Saris looks good. How is it on rubbing on the attachment points? That's my fear with a rack is that'll rub and scratch the paint.

I too have friends that love their Prius cars and was in the market for a small car with good MPG myself. I didn't get to the Toyota dealer but the Honda Fit was my top pick until I tried my Energi. The rebates and lease offer was just miles ahead and my daily commute to/from work in within the EV range of my fully charged Energi battery. Sure the FIT has more cargo room for my mtn bike but the Energi will fit 'em with the seats down and I plan to get a bike rack. The Prius is a good car but wasn't for me.

I too remember reading the articles about the 48V future of cars in the early 90's. Reading the "Whatever Happened to the 42-Volt Car?" linked above, it seems like most of the issues have been designed around.

"...The affected cars are 2013-2014 models Ford C-MAX, Fusion, Escape and Lincoln MKZ vehicles and could have a defect related to the restraints control module... more" DOH!!! I just bought a 2014 CMax Energi last night and wake up to this news. :doh: I'm not worried and happy with my Energi and I think most everyone is used to recalls these days. ;) Ford press release