Hacking toyota prius

Their display is convincing -- not to mention frightening in its implications. This story, " Video: Watch what happens when a Prius gets hacked ," was originally published at InfoWorld. Keep up with the latest tech videos with the InfoTube blog.

For the latest developments in business technology news, follow InfoWorld. Here are the latest Insider stories. More Insider Sign Out. Sign In Register. Sign Out Sign In Register. That approach is embodied in Arene, an automotive platform being developed by Kuffner and his team. Like operating systems for iPhones or personal computers, Arene is designed to work as software within cars but also connected to a bigger cloud network.

While Tesla and others are deploying new features over-the-air to vehicles to improve battery performance or autonomous systems, Arene aims to go beyond that. The ultimate goal is to have cars gather and share massive amounts of data, which in turn can be used to improve performance, an approach Kuffner pioneered in the field of robotics.

Arene will also be offered to rival automakers. To achieve that goal, Kuffner and his team have been developing the Arene platform even before there are any vehicles to run it. This represents a fundamental departure from the way Toyota has built cars for almost a century.

Hack 6, before you go to the dealer for a new traction battery, consider your other options first, they are less expensive and produce the same quality of results.

A super popular article I wrote a while back gave two references for a quick modernization of an older second generation Prius. To see what those hacks are specifically, check out the article here. Just because our cars are getting older does not mean we have to let them feel old. There are loads of inexpensive options that can really help an older Prius feel young again.

Our Prius cars do not have to cost a ton of money to keep them going. Plus, if you are a DIY person, it does not take a whole lot to research some better options for parts replacement. A little know how goes a very long way. I hope that you have enjoyed reading about The best hacks for Toyota Prius. Check out my other story Why the first generation Prius is better than either generation Nissan Leaf.

See you in the next story where I am discussing why the Toyota Prius AWD-e is the best one yet and why car enthusiasts and average car guys loathe the Toyota Prius. Peter Neilson is an automotive consultant specializing in electric cars and hybrid battery technologies. He is an automotive technology instructor at Columbia Basin College.

Skip to main content. My Toyota Prius has been a great car for me in many ways. I have been through a lot with this car and even done a few cool mods, all of which have not cost very much money. I want to share with you 7 hacks that I have used to help keep my Prius updated and well maintained. Hack 2 - Fix Your Oil Consumption It is common knowledge at this point that at least three generations of Prius 1, 2 and 3 all can start to consume engine oil if not properly maintained.

Hack 3, replace your brake pads with what came on it from the factory, you will be glad you did. Automotive News. Toyota News, Pricing and Reviews. Toyota Prius News, Reviews and Pricing. Subscribe to Torque News on YouTube. Comments Lyle jorgensen wrote on August 20, - am Permalink. My Prius is still on the original front rotor pads at , miles. Changed rear shoes at , but still had lining left.

Did let the Prius sit without driving for 3 weeks at 80, miles which killed the traction battery pak. Expensive dealer replacement. Much cheaper than a new car And all else about the car excellent.

Still is. No serious problems at all. Still gets 52 MPG Freeway driving and not babied either. Never had valves adjusted or looked at as dealer once recommended.

They do not need checking as far as I am concerned. Keep those mechanics out of there at all costs. Engine runs good as when we bought it new Alwas use Mobile one synthetic.

Change oil and filter at 10, miles and filter only at 5, miles. Have no major oil burning issues. Maybe add a few ounces every 3 months. Have a Prius, also and use the same oil and filter routine. Mileage is also around 52 MPG on the highway.

Both will run around 50 MPG around town. Love both cars. They do what they were designed fo and do it well. Toyota does not get enough credut for building these cars. Red in For s magazine way back that the first Prius built did not run. Also the team that built the first cars got it done one year early. I never read the end of the Forbs article. Would like to. Thank you for your many Prius insights and hints. Daniel Eustace wrote on August 20, - am Permalink. Very nice write up. Our Prius has 45K miles.

Aim to keep for K miles. Our last hybrid lasted K and battery started showing problems Honda. Tori Chen wrote on August 20, - am Permalink.