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  • 3DLANES #63 - Toyota Hybrid System- Pros but mostly Cons & Porter's Five Forces

    3DLANES #63 - Toyota Hybrid System- Pros but mostly Cons & Porter's Five Forces
    Feb 23 2026
    We spoke about the Toyota hybrid system before, but what is the bad of it? I mean not everything can be positive. Find out here.Sources:Toyota Global – Toyota Hybrid System II overviewhttps://global.toyota/en/powertrain/ths/[global]​Toyota UK – “Toyota hybrid – how does it work?”https://mag.toyota.co.uk/how-does-toyota-hybrid-work/[mag.toyota.co]​Wikipedia – Hybrid Synergy Drivehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_Synergy_Drive[en.wikipedia]​Green Car Journal – Inside Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drivehttps://greencarjournal.com/dont-miss/inside-toyotas-hybrid-synergy-drive/[greencarjournal]​PCauto – “Detailed analysis of Toyota's different hybrid systems: THS, HYBRID MAX, i-FORCE MAX, PHEV, Multi-stage”https://www.pcauto.com/my/news/detailed-analysis-of-toyotas-different-hybrid-systems-ths-hybrid-max-i-force-max-phev-multi-stage[pcauto]​Toyota of Orlando – How is the Tundra hybrid system different from the Prius hybrid system?https://www.toyotaoforlando.com/blogs/6087/how-is-the-tundra-hybrid-system-different-from-the-prius-hybrid-system[toyotaoforlando]​Whitby Toyota – i‑FORCE MAX Hybrid or Standard Engine (Tundra guide)https://www.whitbytoyota.com/en/news/view/i-force-max-hybrid-or-standard-engine-2025-toyota-tundra-buyer-s-guide/143797[whitbytoyota]​Toyota Pressroom – Toyota Crown with HYBRID MAX powertrainhttps://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-crown-returns-to-the-us-with-bold-style-and-new-hybrid-max-powertrain/[pressroom.toyota]​Car and Driver – Toyota Hybrid Cars: The Complete Lineup From Prius To Tundrahttps://www.caranddriver.com/features/g62840247/toyota-hybrid-cars/[caranddriver]​Toyota UK – Why does Toyota use Atkinson cycle engines?https://mag.toyota.co.uk/toyota-use-atkinson-cycle-engines/[mag.toyota.co]​Wikipedia – Atkinson cyclehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atkinson_cycle[en.wikipedia]​Green Car Reports – Study: Toyota has the longest‑lasting hybridshttps://www.greencarreports.com/news/1127273_study-toyota-has-the-longest-lasting-hybrids[greencarreports]​A3 Global – How long should a hybrid battery last?https://www.a3global.com/how-long-should-hybrid-battery-last[a3global]​Axio Auto – How long do Toyotas last?https://www.axioauto.com/blog/2025/october/1/how-long-do-toyotas-last-a-complete-guide-to-longevity-and-reliability.htm[axioauto]​Crown Toyota – Hybrid Maintenance: Unveiling the Myths and Realitieshttps://www.crowntoyota.com/blogs/5040/hybrid-maintenance-unveiling-the-myths-and-realities[crowntoyota]​Hagerty – Piston Slap: Hybrid Engine Wear When Cold?https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/piston-slap/piston-slap-hybrid-engine-wear-when-cold/[hagerty]​AutoExpert – The truth about oil dilution with fuel (and how you can fix it)https://autoexpert.com.au/posts/the-truth-about-oil-dilution-with-fuel-and-how-you-can-fix-it[autoexpert.com]​Reddit – Oil dilution in 2023 Highlander Hybridhttps://www.reddit.com/r/ToyotaHighlander/comments/1aknxne/oil_dilution_due_to_gasoline_in_my_2023/[reddit]​Bob Is The Oil Guy – Hybrid ICE wear discussionhttps://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/hybrid-ice-wear.287947/[bobistheoilguy]​GreenTec Auto – Toyota RAV4 Hybrid battery replacement cost in 2025https://greentecauto.com/toyota-rav4-hybrid-battery-replacement-cost-in-2025-everything-you-need-to-know/[greentecauto]​Ken Ganley Toyota – Toyota Hybrid Battery Service & Replacement Costhttps://www.kenganleytoyotaakron.com/toyota-hybrid-battery-service[kenganleytoyotaakron]​
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    21 min
  • 3DLANES #62 - Auto Start-Stop Systems in Cars-Benefits and Disadvantages

    3DLANES #62 - Auto Start-Stop Systems in Cars-Benefits and Disadvantages
    Feb 16 2026
    There was a car feature that has been not banned but "discouraged" for automakers, the auto start-stop system. Is it worth having it? Or is it better to get rid of it? Find out more here.Sources:Consumer Reports – “Does the Start/Stop Function Really Improve Your Car’s Fuel Economy?”https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/fuel-economy-efficiency/does-start-stop-function-really-improve-cars-fuel-economy-a10282359consumerreports+1Edmunds – “Do Stop-Start Systems Really Save Fuel?”https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/features/do-stop-start-systems-really-save-fuel.html[edmunds]​USA Today (Edmunds data summary) – “Does auto start-stop actually save you gas when driving?”https://www.usatoday.com/story/cars/research/2025/09/08/auto-start-stop-disable-good-for-car-fuel-effiency/85972474007/[usatoday]​AAA – “AAA’s Tests Reveal Real-World Benefits of Automatic Stop-Start Technology”https://newsroom.aaa.com/2014/07/aaas-tests-reveal-real-world-benefits-automatic-stop-start-technology/[newsroom.aaa]​NAPA – “Stop-Start Technology — Pros and Cons”https://knowhow.napaonline.com/stop-start-technology-pros-and-cons/napatexas+1SAE / ORNL technical paper – “Auto Stop-Start Fuel Consumption Benefits”(SAE landing page) https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2023-01-0346/[sae]​(ORNL summary) https://www.ornl.gov/publication/auto-stop-start-fuel-consumption-benefits[ornl]​New York Times – “Trump Administration Ends Credit for Start-Stop Feature in Cars”https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/business/energy-environment/epa-tax-credits-stop-start-ignition-cars.html[nytimes]​AutoConnectedCar – “EPA Rescinds Endangerment Finding & Kills Start-Stop Off-Cycle Credits”https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/epa-rescinds-endangerment-finding-kills-start-stop-off-cycle-credits/[autoconnectedcar]​Fox News – “Obama-era greenhouse gas rules gone as EPA’s Zeldin signs ‘single largest deregulatory action’ in history”https://www.foxnews.com/politics/obama-era-greenhouse-gas-rules-gone-epas-zeldin-signs-single-largest-deregulatory-action-history[foxnews]​
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    20 min
  • 3DLANES #61 - The Porsche 911E, not an EV

    3DLANES #61 - The Porsche 911E, not an EV
    Feb 9 2026

    The Porsche 911E, another iteration of the 911. But what made it so special that needed a different letter after the 911 designation? Fuel Injection.

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    16 min
  • 3DLANES #60 - The Hasselblad 500 Series

    3DLANES #60 - The Hasselblad 500 Series
    Feb 2 2026

    The Hasselblad 500 series? Do you know how many iterations are there? Me either, but we can find out together on this episode. I call this camera the speedmaster of the film cameras, find out why.
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    28 min
  • 3DLANES #59 - The Porsche 911L?!

    3DLANES #59 - The Porsche 911L?!
    Jan 26 2026

    Did you think the Porsche 911 was just "911"? Well, there are many iterations of the model, and I am on a mission to help you know them better.

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    13 min
  • 3DLANES #58 - The Fujifilm XH Series

    3DLANES #58 - The Fujifilm XH Series
    Jan 19 2026

    I knew about the X-T Series, I made an episode about those. What is the XH Series? Is it a new line, old line of cameras? Let me tell you about it.
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    18 min
  • 3DLANES #57 - The Fuji XF 16-55 2.8. Let's talk about lenses.

    3DLANES #57 - The Fuji XF 16-55 2.8. Let's talk about lenses.
    Jan 12 2026
    The Fuji XF 16-55mm f2.8, is it still good? It was made on 2014. Let me tell you my experience and a product analysis of this lens.Sources:Product Reviews and Technical Informationhttps://www.snapsbyfox.com/blog/fujifilm-16-55-f28-long-term-reviewhttps://dustinabbott.net/2025/01/fujinon-xf-16-55mm-f2-8-r-lm-wr-ii-review/https://www.reddit.com/r/FujifilmX/comments/1h513qu/early_verdict_on_the_fujifilm_xf1655mm_f28_r_lm/https://fujilove.com/fraternising-with-the-enemy-a-review-of-the-xf16-55mmf2-8/https://www.fujivsfuji.com/fuji-xf-16-55mm-f2pt8-wr-reviewhttps://matthewstorerphotography.com/blog/post/fujifilm-xf-16-55mm-complete-reviewhttps://www.reddit.com/r/FujifilmX/comments/1g5us5y/xf_1655_28_discussion_examples_proscons/https://roverroams.com/blog/my-thoughts-on-fujifilm-xf-16-55mm-f28-r-lm-wr-ii-its-a-game-changerhttps://www.dpreview.com/forums/threads/fuji-xf-16-55mm-f-2-8-strengths-and-the-one-weakness.4363490/https://exposuretherapy.ca/fujifilm-xf-16-55mm-f2-8-r-lm-wr-review-still-worth-it/https://www.theinspiredeye.net/fujifilm/fuji-16-55mm-f28-review/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm5a5hKYVIEhttps://www.alexarmitage.com/blog/2025/11/6/fujifilm-xf-16-55mm-f28-ii-first-impressionshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX7QdxzySUkhttps://www.yahoo.com/tech/fujifilm-xf-16-55mm-f-100020877.htmlhttps://www.dpreview.com/forums/threads/xf16-55-f2-8-mark-ii-initial-impressions.4785751/https://www.fujifilm.com/jp/en/news/hq/11806https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/news/digital-cameras/fujifilm-announces-fujinon-xf16-55mmF2-8-r-lm-wr-IIhttps://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/products/x-mount-lens-roadmap/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gp2_gly7Xwhttps://www.canonrumors.com/fujifilm-announces-the-xf-16-55mm-f2-8-r-lm-wr-ii-and-the-xf-500mm-f5-6-2/https://bjornmoerman.blogspot.com/2015/01/first-look-at-fujifilm-xf-16-55-f-28-r.htmlhttps://petapixel.com/2024/10/14/fujifilms-xf-16-55mm-f-2-8-r-lm-wr-ii-shrinks-and-modernizes-popular-pro-standard-zoom/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCYzyJsNbdchttps://www.dpreview.com/forums/threads/hugh-brownstones-review-of-sigmas-18-50mm-f-2-8-dc-dn-vs-xf-16-55-f-2-8.4684978/https://www.fujirumors.com/size-specs-comparison-fujinon-xf16-55mmf2-8-ii-vs-i-vs-sigma-18-50mmf2-8/https://ollyheadey.com/blog/sigma-18-50-vs-fujifilm-16-50-wrhttps://versus.com/en/fujifilm-xf-16-55mm-f-2-8-r-lm-wr-ii-vs-sigma-16mm-f-1-4-dc-dn-sony-e-mounthttps://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-fujifilm-x-mount-mirrorless-lenses/https://www.oreateai.com/blog/strategic-analysis-of-why-fujifilm-chooses-not-to-enter-the-fullframe-market/2fd07e155caa3c17c3278https://www.reddit.com/r/fujix/comments/1oajb7s/a_beginners_guide_to_fuji_xmount_lenses_my_two/https://www.fujirumors.com/camera-market-2024-fujifilm-leads-mirrorless-growth-but-budget-dslrs-still-outsell-fujifilm-or-why-wehttps://www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk/blog/top-4-fujifilm-lenseshttps://www.fujirumors.com/fujifilms-secret-lens-roadmap-exposed-are-these-really-the-next-7-x-mount-lenses/https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/09/27/our-5-favourite-aps-c-cameras-from-fujifilm/https://petapixel.com/2025/08/13/fujifilm-navigates-the-changing-photo-industry-better-than-anyone/https://lesdeuxpiedsdehors.com/en/fujifilm-x-mount-lenses-list/https://www.reddit.com/r/fujifilm/comments/1lq877v/fujifilm_is_professional/https://fujixweekly.com/2025/10/30/has-fujifilm-regained-its-soul/https://www.fujirumors.com/breaking-fujifilm-x-m5-xf16-55mmf2-8-ii-and-xf500mmf5-6-pricing-revealed-in-e/https://revenueml.com/insights/case-studies/price-positioning-industrial-camera-manufacturinghttps://www.reddit.com/r/fujifilm/comments/11ca969/xf_1655mm_f28_is_made_in_philippines_instead_of/https://phys.org/news/2015-04-science-price-camera.htmlhttps://insights.made-in-china.com/5-Strategies-to-Lower-Optical-Lens-Production-Costs-While-Meeting-User-Expectations
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    28 min
  • 3DLANES #56 - The Porsche 911S

    3DLANES #56 - The Porsche 911S
    Jan 5 2026

    If you have wondered about the Porsche nomenclature, you are not alone. But we start here, with the 911S.

    Sources:

    1. Porsche – A brief history of the Porsche 911
      https://www.porsche.com/stories/innovation/a-brief-history-of-the-porsche-911/​

    2. Porsche Newsroom – Porsche Historical Background: 1948–2025
      https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/company/porsche-cars-north-america-historical-background-18072.html​

    3. Porsche Newsroom – History: 911 S (ST) (1969–1972)
      https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/press-kits/911-s-t/History-911-S-ST--1969-to-1972.html​

    4. Porsche Newsroom – 60 years of the Porsche 911
      https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/press-kits/911-s-t/60-years-of-the-Porsche-911.html​

    5. Stuttcars – Porsche 911 – Ultimate Guide (Every Generation & Variant)
      https://www.stuttcars.com/porsche-model-research/porsche-911-research/​

    6. Wikipedia – Porsche 911
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_911​

    7. Excellence Magazine – 1967 911 S Coupe (911) | Specs
      https://www.excellence-mag.com/resources/specs/24​

    8. Stuttcars – Porsche 911 S 2.0 (1967–1969)
      https://www.stuttcars.com/porsche-911-s-1966/​

    9. Hagerty – 1967 Porsche 911 S | Valuation Tools
      https://www.hagerty.com/valuation-tools/porsche/911/1967/1967-porsche-911-s​

    10. Porsche Newsroom – Plain beauty – Porsche advertising ads between 1964 and today
      https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/history/porsche-advertising-ads-between-1964-and-today-10957.html​
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    27 min