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Monday, Nov 2
Toyota plans to trim trucks, focus on hybrids, improve quality
Source: Automotive News (products, manufacturing) (quality) - sub. req'd]Toyota plans to trim trucks, focus on hybrids, improve quality originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Friday, Oct 30
REPORT: Toyota develops its own flower for cleaner air at Prius plant
Automakers make cars and trucks, no surprises there. Some even make other interesting things, like Honda, which also builds motorcycles, lawn mowers, jets, robots and solar cells. But until now, we haven't heard of any car company that develops its own species of flowers. Thankfully, Toy...
Wednesday, Oct 28
Stealing Current: LoJack goes no-power for hybrids
The system will come to market next year, which might give the auto industry time to make enough hybrids that need to be tracked. Last year's IIHS list of top ten most stolen cars only had one car on it - the rest were SUVs - and at number eight on the list of least stolen cars was the Toyota Prius. Be...
Tuesday, Oct 27
VIDEO: New Toyota Prius ad channels Vishnu to explain hybrid tech
Of course, the two drivetrains in question belong to the new 2010 Toyota Prius, which mates an electric motor capable of powering the car by its lonesome (albeit briefly) and a small, efficient gas-burning 1.8-liter four cylinder internal combustion engine in one happy marriage to prod...
Friday, Oct 23
Posawatz: Volt range-extended mileage to be "better than any conventional car." But what about hybrids?
To put that figure into perspective, we'd imagine that means the Volt would fall somewhere between the 32 mpg rating of the Toyota Yaris and the 50 mpg rating of the Toyota Prius when running under charge-sustaining mode with an otherwise depleted battery pack. Whatever the case, don't ex...
Tokyo 2009: Toyota Prius claims Japan Car of the Year title
Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota Photos copyright (C)2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.Tokyo 2009: Toyota Prius claims Japan Car of the Year title originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Thursday, Oct 22
REPORT: Nissan's Ghosn rules out hybrid-only models like Toyota Prius, Honda Insight
Filed under: Hybrid, Nissan, Alternative Fuel Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req'd]REPORT: Nissan's Ghosn rules out hybrid-only models like Toyota Prius, Honda Insight originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Tuesday, Oct 20
Tokyo Preview: Toyota launches HS-based SAI hybrid in Japan
The Sai is based on the Lexus HS250h hybrid, a vehicle designed for people who want a more premium hybrid experience than they would get in the Toyota Prius. The Sai would seem to fit somewhere in between. It offers the same powerplant as the HS, but not quite as many luxury features. It's basica...
Friday, Oct 16
Ford may pass Honda as second best hybrid seller in U.S.
In other words, Ford, led by its Escape Hybrid and new-for-2010 Fusion Hybrid, is gaining on Honda at a very rapid pace. Moving on down the line, General Motors slots in at number four with 12,556 total hybrid so far this year and Nissan's 7,713 units make it the number five hybrid seller in th...
Feds release 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, Prius still most miserly
Rounding out the top 10 vehicle platforms are the Civic Hybrid and Insight from Honda; the Lexus HS 250h; the Nissan Altima Hybrid; the Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner hybrid 'utes; Smart's Fortwo coupe and cabriolet (the only non-hybrids in the top 10); Toyota's Camry Hy...
Wednesday, Oct 7
2010 Green Car of the Year finalists announced, diesels vs. hybrids
Last year, Volkswagen's new Jetta TDI was named the 2009 Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show, which means that the Volkswagen Golf TDI has a bit of baggage if it wants to win the 2010 award. Regardless, the Golf was named one of five finalists today, along with the Audi A3 TDI, the Honda Insi...
Tuesday, Sep 29
Toyota Prius gets visual makeover from Tommi Kaira
Tommi Kaira Toyota Prius - Click above for high-res image gallery Without actually, you know, tuning anything on the powertrain of the 2010 Toyota Prius, Japanese tuning company Tommi Kaira has unveiled its tarted-up version of the third-generation iconic hybrid.
Monday, Sep 21
Frankfurt 2009: 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid can't get any greener
One day, children will be taken to a Museum of Momentous Moments, and there among artist's impressions of the missing link and the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs will be an example of the first Toyota Prius. The placard next to it will declare that it is the car that turned green... green.
Friday, Sep 18
REPORT: Toyota to use Prius badge on all hybrids?
It's unclear whether all Toyota-branded hybrids would receive the Prius name, but the move makes sense as most Americans associate the Prius name with hybrids. On the other hand, calling a Camry hybrid the Camry Prius could be as confusing as an Abbott and Costello routine.
Thursday, Sep 17
Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy
In a shocking development Toyota faces a lawsuit filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission that seeks to ban the import of all hybrids to the American market. Toyota is being sued by Paice LLC for patent infringement on its hybrid system.
VIDEO: The JDM Toyota Prius is Superman. Or something
Here in the U.S., the advertising campaign for the 2010 Toyota Prius is all about shiny happy dancing people-flowers and that hypnotic mind-control song that plays in the background. It's humble. It's green. It's all very weird. But there's no disputing the message: if you love the Earth, you w...
Frankfurt 2009: Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept needs a shorter name
We wouldn't necessarily count on the dash-mounted solar panels that feature trays to recharge your electronics - though, how cool would that be? - but the rooftop cells may make it into production to help keep the cabin cool on sunny days as a similar system already is optional on the 2010 P...
Completing the Green Circle: Orange County Choppers to build hybrid motorcycle
Schneider Electric, which acquired the popular uninterruptible power supply maker American Power Conversion (APC) in 2007, will provide the technical know-how and componentry to make all the assorted hybrid bits function properly. We can't really be sure until the bike is unveiled,...
Tuesday, Sep 15
Frankfurt 2009: Porsche confirms development of electric sportscar
Quick trivia question: what automaker was the first to build a hybrid? Did you guess Honda or Toyota? Interestingly, a full 109 years ago, Professor Ferdinand Porsche built a fully functional hybrid automobile, though it was certainly a much different animal compared to the Prius and I...
Thursday, Sep 10
Frankfurt Preview: More on Toyota's new lithium-ion Plug-in Prius
Toyota's new generation plug-in hybrid Prius will be shown for the first time next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and now we've got some new images and details. As expected, the PHEV Prius will be equipped with a lithium-ion battery pack. The hybrid synergy drive system has been upgraded...
Sunday, Sep 6
Forbes names 12 hardest new cars to find
Only one other American nameplate showed up as a hot seller, and that was Ford's Escape and Escape Hybrid, slipping in at No. 10. Toyota had a whopping five vehicles on the list, including the Prius and the Lexus RX 350/RX Hybrid. The Matrix was No. 4, the FJ Cruiser No. 8, and the RAV4 was No. 9. Said an...
Friday, Sep 4
Toyota Prius importation under threat due to U.S. patent trade case?
With every new vehicle introduced by Toyota powered by the automaker's proprietary Hybrid Synergy Drive comes a matching complaint filed by Paice LLC for patent infringement. In the latest case, Paice has filed a grievance with the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington alle...
Tuesday, Sep 1
Frankfurt Preview: Lexus LF-Ch joins Toyota Auris Hybrid, plug-in Prius and two iQ concepts
Across the showroom floor in Toyota's display will be the Auris HSD concept - which Toyota says is the first application of its hybrid technology in a mainstream model... other than the Prius, we presume - along with a plug-in version of its third-generation 2010 Prius and two separate conce...
Wednesday, Aug 26
Going for the Gold: Toyota dealers reportedly price gouging on 2010 Prius
The last time we heard about gouging on the Toyota Prius was, oh, just last summer when gas prices put the frugal flyer at the top of shopping lists. Things were so bad then that used Priuses were going for more than new models because dealers couldn't keep the fresh stuff in stock.
China pondering hoarding precious metals used in hybrids and EVs by banning exportation?
Neodymium, in particular, is required for making the electric motor in hybrid cars, and every Toyota Prius you've ever seen contains 25 pounds of rare earth elements. iPods, Blackberries and countless other items also require these rare earth minerals.
REPORT: Forthcoming Prius coupe to be designed in Italy
The CR-Z was inspired by the CRX, yet in design and philosophy, it is likely to be quite different from the Honda Insight. If there's any truth to this latest rumor, the Prius coupe, on the other hand, will be based on the sedan and be just four inches shorter. And even though the companies behin...
Monday, Aug 24
REPORT: Lexus hatch coming to U.S. in 2012?
Previous rumors had indicated that the new Lexus hatchback would be based on the Toyota Auris, carry the CT designation and come equipped with a range of hybrid powerplants - possibly starting with the 1.8-liter four cylinder with Hybrid Synergy Drive from the 2010 Toyota Prius.
Wednesday, Aug 19
Toyota's "Harmony Floralscapes" bloom along LA, SF highways
Toyota's TV ads for the 2010 Prius feature a world of flowers blooming whenever the iconic hybrid drives by. This visual message is now available in the physical world thanks to a living ad designed by Greenroad Media. Toyota is installing flowerbeds in the shape of the Prius along busy Los A...
Thursday, Aug 13
Kia Soul, Toyota Prius and Honda Insight earn IIHS Top Safety Pick awards
Filed under: Hybrid, Safety, Crossover, Hatchback, Honda, Kia, Toyota Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]Kia Soul, Toyota Prius and Honda Insight earn IIHS Top Safety Pick awards originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for us...
Report: Toyota planning cheaper, Yaris-based hybrid, could arrive in 2011
According to a report originating from a Japanese newspaper, Toyota is planning to add another smaller, cheaper hybrid to its global lineup. The new model would be based on the Yaris sub-compact and be priced well below the current cheapest hybrid: the Honda Insight. This would be consist...
Wednesday, Aug 12
VIDEO: Inside Line presides over the battle of the fuel sippers
The Toyota Prius won every conceivable category by a significant margin with amazingly similar fuel economy between 47 and 48 mpg in all driving tests. The Prius also took on all comers in regards to carbon emissions as the symbol of green motoring spewed .08 fewer pounds of pollutants duri...
Monday, Aug 3
REPORT: Diesels paying financial dividends back more quickly than hybrids
Edmunds also did a payback comparison between the 2010 Toyota Prius and the all-new 2010 Honda Insight. While the Prius is undeniably clobbering Insight in the sales battle, the website says it will take a sobering 26.2 years of driving to recover the Toyota's $4,030 cost premium.
Friday, Jul 31
Lexus trademarks CT 200h, CT 300h and CT 400h for entry-level Euro model?
The gurus over at my.IS forums bring us more material to chew on today regarding the long-rumored C-Segment hybrid hatchback from Lexus due to go up against the likes of the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series and expected to debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. Not long ago, Lexus trademarked the...
Opinion: REPORT: Honda Insight sales withering in face of competition from Toyota Prius
Gallery: 2010 Honda Insight Source: Los Angeles Times]REPORT: Honda Insight sales withering in face of competition from Toyota Prius originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Wednesday, Jul 29
Autoblog Podcast #138
Episode #138 of the Autoblog Podcast is here. Chris, Sam, and Dan take the 'cast meta for a moment and discuss the freshly-minted Autoblog 4.0, as well as the arrival of ace scribe Jonny Lieberman to the Autoblog Team. Once we're done navel-gazing, we talk over the Wiedeking departure from Po...
Tuesday, Jul 28
REPORT: Toyota to build Yaris-based hybrid in France, go on sale in Japan in 2011
Toyota's got hybrids on the brain. Already the undisputed leader in the gas-electric vehicle market, Asahi (via Reuters) reports the Japanese automaker is planning to launch a new compact hybrid based on the next-gen Yaris platform and due to go on sale in Japan for 1.5 million yen ($15,76...
Monday, Jul 27
AutoblogGreen for 07.27.09
It's Friday: This children's song is trying to kill the electric car Rules for CARS, the cash for clunkers bill, released At Witz' End - scoping out magazine coverage of electric vehicles AutoblogGreen for 07.27.09 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:56:00 EST. Please se...
Friday, Jul 24
Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 7.24.09
More details on rumored Toyota Prius coupe Toyota's new president admits the automaker needs an excitement-infusion, and to that end - and in order to match the upcoming Honda CR-Z tit-for-tat - Toyota is rumored to be working on a two-door version of the Prius.Other news of import
More details on rumored Toyota Prius coupe
The latest reports out of Japan indicate that a shortened, 2+2 Prius-based hybrid sports coupe is under development, packing an uprated version of the 1.8-liter 2ZR-FXE four-cylinder putting out around 134 hp - 36 hp more than in its sedan counterpart. Naturally, Toyota's Hybrid Synerg...
Badge-engineering at its finest? Rolls-Royce Phantom spotted in Manhattan with GM hybrid emblems
So when we heard that someone had spotted an extended-wheelbase Phantom prowling the streets of New York with an extra badge on each of its fenders, we were naturally a bit suspect. The car that was photographed wears hybrid badges of the same type used on all of General Motors' gas-electri...
Wednesday, Jul 22
Opinion: Honda fast-tracking updates to improve Insight?
It looks like Honda may be responding quickly to early criticism of its new Insight hybrid. Recent reviews of the Insight have been particularly harsh, especially when compared to the new Prius. Despite Honda's claims that the Insight is not a direct competitor to the Prius, AutoCar claim...
Prius promotion plants giant solar flowers with free electricity, WiFi in cities
Filed under: Hybrid, Etc., Marketing/Advertising, Toyota Source: Toyota]Prius promotion plants giant solar flowers with free electricity, WiFi in cities originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
AutoblogGreen for 07.22.09
Prius takes out town's electricity, driver flees Ford announces 2.0l EcoBoost and dual clutch gear box for 2010 REPORT: future Mistubishi iMiEVs could include optional range distances AutoblogGreen for 07.22.09 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:59:00 EST. Please se...
Monday, Jul 20
Lexus prices the new 2010 Lexus HS250h at $34,200*
At those rates, the Lexus hybrid is positioned above more economically-priced hybrids like Toyota's own Prius and its biggest competitor, the Honda Insight. Howeve,r it comes in a good twenty-grand less than Lexus' more upscale GS 450h, while fitting into the company's growing range o...
Thursday, Jul 16
STUDY: Despite insurance breaks, hybrids driven more, cost more to fix, and get more tickets
If you really want a hybrid and you don't want to hear any more bad news, you should stop reading. QP also found that repair costs are significantly higher for hybrid owners. The Ford Escape Hybrid, for example, costs 31% more to repair than the gasoline-only model, while repairing the Toyot...
Wednesday, Jul 15
REPORT: Ontario to announce incentives for plug-in vehicles, up to $10K
No details are available yet, but the plan would likely be similar to a U.S. program, with graduated incentives of up to $7,500 depending on the capacity of the battery. A wide array of plug-ins are expected to arrive over the next several years, including the Chevrolet Volt, Ford's Transit C...
Monday, Jul 13
GM working on dedicated hybrid sedan?
General Motors' current crop of midsize hybrid sedans are rarely mentioned in the same breath as hybrid versions of the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima - let alone the standard-bearing Toyota Prius and its main competitor from Japan, the Honda Insight. According to The Gener...
Tuesday, Jul 7
REPORT: Hyundai planning Blue-Will based sporty plug-in hybrid by 2012
To that end, Hyundai plans to launch a new sporty plug-in electric car based on the striking Blue-Will concept from Seoul Motor Show earlier this year. Powered by a 1.6-liter gasoline direct-injected powerplant and 100kw electric motor mated up with a continuously variable transmissio...
Monday, Jul 6
REPORT: 2010 Toyota Prius ditches Incredible Shrinking Gas Tank for conventional unit
Ever notice that you your bladder seems to shrink when its cold outside? Apparently, the Toyota Prius feels your pain, and while we don't have any good solutions to report for your own personal problems, Toyota has found an easy fix for its hybrid. Unlike previous generations of Toyota's f...
AutoblogGreen for 07.06.09
Efficient air conditioning could potentially save billions of gallons of gas Turkish students get 568 km from one liter of hydrogen in tiny SAHİMO car CEO Winterkorn: expect first VW electric vehicle in 2013 AutoblogGreen for 07.06.09 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Jul 2009 0...
Thursday, Jul 2
AutoblogGreen for 07.02.09
Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green Toyota will continue focusing on "clean halo" hybrids, not EVs or diesels Might not be what EV advocates want to hear, but the makers of the Prius probably know a thing or two about the green car market.
Wednesday, Jul 1
AutoblogGreen for 07.01.09
Carver Europe files for bankruptcy, technology may live on Consumer Reports blasts Honda Insight, ranked 21 of 22 tested Toyota stung by possible Prius HID headlight defect AutoblogGreen for 07.01.09 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:06:00 EST. Please see our terms f...
Tuesday, Jun 30
GM: Volt to be sportier alternative to Prius and Insight
Regarding these points, chief engineer Andrew Farah has some interesting things to say about the Volt and the way GM will position it against its competitors. For instance, Farah notes (in reference to the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight), "Our chassis is much more sporty than either of th...
Monday, Jun 29
Opinion: GM execs to reportedly meet with Toyota regarding hybrid sharing
Rumors that General Motors may get access to Toyota's proprietary hybrid technology just won't go away. Today, Bloomberg cites two unnamed sources in reports that Toyota President Akio Toyoda and GM chief Fritz Henderson will meet this August in Michigan to discuss the possibility of a...
Tuesday, Jun 23
REPORT: Toyota Prius ad campaign most liked by TV viewers (w/VIDEO)
By now, we've all probably seen the commercials from Toyota's latest marketing campaign for the 2010 Prius hybrid... and we've all probably developed an opinion about them. Any time an advertising campaign is as interesting and different as this one, there are bound to be opposing viewpoin...
Wednesday, Jun 17
AutoblogGreen for 06.17.09
Get ready to see more Priuses at the pump in your neighborhood this summer John McCain tweets plans for next automobile purchase: Ford Fusion hybrid DOE announces $11 million in battery vehicle awards AutoblogGreen for 06.17.09 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:01:0...
Monday, Jun 15
REPORT: 115 Plug-in Toyota Prius test cars fail to crack 50 mpg ...
CA by Sebastian Blanco on Jun 15th 2009 at 7:29PM When Consumer Reports tested out the Hymotion L5 plug-in Toyota Prius conversion earlier this year, they weren't overwhelmed with the results. Sure, the mileage they observed was boosted to about 67 mpg ...
Thursday, May 28
AutoblogGreen for 05.28.09
Seen this before? A bit of green hype focused on unavailable but very cool sounding technology from GM. Review: 2010 Toyota Prius a miser with new moves 50 mpg? Find out if we reached the EPA estimate when we reviewed the new version of the iconic hybrid.
Wednesday, Apr 22
Autoblog Podcast #124
Chris, Sam and Dan kick it again for Episode #124 of the Autoblog Podcast. This time, we touch on Toyota's competitive Prius price posturing, the Shanghai Motor Show, where Chinese automakers are finding their design footing, and Chrysler Financial's flap over executive compensation...
Friday, Apr 17
Autoblog Podcast #123
What better way to kick off your weekend than a new podcast, full of incisive commentary and rapier wit, delivered by well informed, articulate experts? Instead, we bring you Episode #123 of the Autoblog Podcast. Chris, Sam, and Dan hash it out for this installment, covering such gems as t...
Wednesday, Apr 15
Toyota reportedly expects 40,000 pre-orders for new Prius
The well-publicized battle for hybrid sales supremacy between Honda and Toyota has taken yet another intriguing turn. According to Japan's Nikkei newspaper, Toyota is saying that it expects to take 40,000 preorders in Japan for its new 2010 Prius hybrid ahead of its official rollout in...
Friday, Mar 13
Toyota to offer cheaper Prius to compete with Honda Insight
The new hybrid from Toyota would use similar hybrid components as the Prius but would use a smaller engine and cost 20-30% less. Even if these rumors are true, Toyota still plans to continue selling its previous-generation Prius in Japan for at least the 2010 model year alongside the new mo...
Sunday, Jan 11
Detroit 2009: Third-gen Prius arrives with 50 mpg combined rating [w/VIDEO]
After teasing us for months with photos of switches and boot up screens, followed by a leak of the whole car, Toyota finally dropped the third generation 2010 Prius today in Detroit. We already heard many of the mechanical details over the past year or so, but today it was confirmed that the P...
ABG First Drive: 2010 Honda Insight, 63.4 mpg!
2009 is shaping up to be a big year for hybrids as Ford launches the Fusion and Milan hybrids, Toyota brings us the third generation Prius and the new Lexus HS250h and Honda revives the Insight brand. The original Insight was the first hybrid to make it to the US market but it was never very comm...
Tuesday, Sep 23
The gauntlet is thrown: VW Jetta TDI vs. Toyota Prius
Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, Green, Toyota, Volkswagen Read our First Drive of the 2009 VW Jetta TDI and full review of the Toyota Prius to see what we think. Source: Popular Mechanics]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Thursday, Jun 26
VW to fleet test Twin Drive Golf plug-in hybrid concept in 2010
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has revealed a new concept today called the Golf Twin Drive. The Twin Drive is a plug-in electric hybrid that uses a powerful 82-hp electric motor and a 2.0L turbodiesel producing 122 hp. The electric motor is fed energy from a pack of lithium-ion batteries t...
Wednesday, Jun 18
Volkswagen prices 2009 Jetta TDI from $21,990
The EPA recently rated the 2009 Jetta TDI at 30 mpg city and 41 mpg highway, which were disappointing numbers for Volkswagen. It has since hired an independent, third-party certifier, AMCI, to ascertain what it refers to as the Jetta's "true fuel economy". AMCI came back with a better ratin...
Thursday, May 1
Owner takes Prius topless, makes hybrid convertible
Some modifications improve the breed; others are just plain stupid. We'll let you decide on this one. A forum member at PriusChat by the name of Exproducer spent six months and over $17,000 modifying his Waveline Blue Prius to get the open-air experience that was obviously lacking from his...
Tuesday, Apr 29
Next-gen Prius coming in January with more power, efficiency
The nameplate will also move beyond a single model and become a sub-brand during the reign of Prius the III. More body styles are coming, and if you think the Prius is a roachy-looking thing, the concept hints Toyota has given us are possibly even weirder. The sub-1,000 pound 1/X might offer a...
Saturday, Mar 22
BMW 520d beats Prius in gas mileage
Readers of London's Sunday Times kept telling the auto reporters that the official mileage numbers for the Prius were overstated by about 15 imperial mpg. Intrigued, the Times decided to test things out by running a Prius against a BMW 520d with regenerative braking from London to Geneva...
Monday, Jul 30
Prius price drop thanks to new '08 Standard model
The recent JD Power finding that hybrid popularity is giving way to more interest in diesel powertrains seemed to have some merit as Toyota had said it would be trimming the entry price of its 2008 Camry Hybrid by about $1,000, as well. Although the Camry isn't included in this release, the c...
Tuesday, Jul 18
Toyota recalls Prius and Echo for crankshaft problem
Toyota has issued what it calls a "Special Service Campaign with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration" (read: a voluntary recall) of the crankshaft position sensor on some 2001-2002 Toyota Echo and Prius models. The sensor may become disconnected due to an improper seal...
