Do Prius Brakes Last Longer The Real Owner’s Answer
Do prius brakes last longer? Absolutely—and there’s a legit reason why. I’ve owned my Prius for over a decade, and the brake pads still surprise every mechanic who pops the…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONSep 16 No commentsWhy Your Gen 2 Prius Feels Slow Even When Nothing’s Broken
Gen 2 Prius feels slow. Yeah, you aren’t imagining it—sometimes that liftback just doesn’t want to move. I’ve been there myself, and so have dozens of folks I talk to…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONSep 9 No comments5 Proven Tips for Prius Brake Upgrade Regenerative
Upgrading the brakes on your Toyota Prius may sound unnecessary at first, but I’ve discovered that doing so can enhance the regenerative braking system. In my experience with my 2013…
by 052026jmyntrnJul 25 No commentsShould you replace ev battery cells—or upgrade to a sodium high-voltage battery: Ultimate, reliable answer
If you’re even asking, should you replace ev battery cells—or upgrade to a sodium high-voltage battery, you’ve probably already been hit with the dreaded warning lights on your Prius. I’ve…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONNov 27 No commentsPrius Sodium High Voltage: What Fits and What Fails
Prius sodium high voltage battery talk is everywhere, but I prefer to separate the marketing from the real mechanics before anyone clicks “buy.” In this post, I’ll walk through what…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONMar 17 No commentsHigh voltage sodium ion battery: Ultimate proven upgrade with the best long-term results
If you’re serious about upgrading to a high voltage sodium ion battery in your Prius, this one-year review delivers what you need to know. Doug K.—a Prius owner out of…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONJan 7 No commentsPrius camping: Ultimate, reliable guide for the best Plug-in experience
If you’re considering prius camping with a 2012-2013 Prius Plug-in, here’s what I’ve actually figured out after serious time camping out of my own. The short answer: the Prius makes…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONNov 21 No commentsPrius sodium battery dyno: MPG-minded testing proof
Prius sodium battery dyno results sound unreal until you see what Mitchell Van Lannen did. I’m talking about a baseline pull on the dyno, then—because he’s built different—an upgrade that…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONOct 31 No commentsNexPower Energy: Sodium-ion battery for Toyota Prius
The automotive world is on the brink of a revolutionary shift with the introduction of sodium-ion batteries as a viable alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. and failing nickel metal hydride…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONAug 30 No commentsUsing the NexPower Grade B Battery Cells
I finally found a great price on quality high capacity Lithium Cells for the various projects I’m working on! For instance, to supply a 12V clean signal to my Banana…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONAug 25 No commentsHow to charge your hybrid high voltage battery
There are two ways that you can utilize to charge a low or dead high-voltage battery in a hybrid. One method involves completely taking off all OEM harnesses and connectors…
by THE BLACK JIMMY NEUTRONAug 15 No comments5 Proven Tips for Prius
Today I want to talk about something that comes up with any major battery work: The Prius HV battery voltage equalizer. I’m Duwayne McClendon, The Black Jimmy Neutron, and I’ve…
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