Update: I went out and bought me the cheapest, unloved, high mileage (170,000 miles) beat-up Gen 1 (2006 Highlander) available. The worst part is the dude that sold it, had it 'detailed' and it now reeks of carpet cleaning fragrance. I was really hoping for a Gen2 (2008-2009) but for a car I may end...

Markos, Ev8 BIG Thank You for posting this information, I'd love to see an contribute to a wiki. I've not pulled apart a P310 transaxle (yet) so all my information is from the webber video and the service manuals I could find. Alldata.com has procedures, specs, diagrams and part numbers. I'm surpris...

It looks like some folks have experimented with removing the ICE and locking crankshaft or welding the planetary gear of the P410 transaxle to utilize MG1 for propulsion along with MG2. If there were a Open Inverter board for the Highlander or RX with control of the MGR (rear), I would be jumping o...

Lexus has about 200hp electric motors in several of its hybrids (more than most other hybrids) and these have been around for 15 years and still going strong. Very much is already adapted for only electric operation such as Electric AC compressor, electric steering, electric water pump, brake servo...