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Trivia to Pass the time until the 2010 arrives

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  1. winebuff

    winebuff Proud owner of a 2010 Prius

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    Ok, I admit it, I am addicted to this car. How about trivia to pass our time. Answer the question than post one for the next person. Here goes:

    What does Prius mean and what language is it based from?:D
     
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  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    "To go before" in Latin.

    What is the voltage of the battery in the Original Prius?

    hint: john1701a.com
     
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    DeanFL 2010 owner - 1st Prius

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    Toyota Prius (its name comes from Latin and means "to go before")


    Next:
    What city (cities) use Prii as taxicabs?
     
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    Original battery voltage: 273.6 (38 7.2V modules)
    Gen2/Gen3 battery voltage: 201.6 (28 7.2V modules)

    No... I didn't have to look it up ;)
     
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  5. winebuff

    winebuff Proud owner of a 2010 Prius

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    I know Idaho does from seeing them but not sure who else. Anyone else, dont have another question?
     
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  6. Patrick Wong

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    The original Prius was the NHW10 model sold only in Japan, although it eventually ended up in other RHD markets such as UK, New Zealand and Australia via grey market importation. That vehicle had a traction battery with nominal voltage of 288V (240 cells at 1.2V each.)
    [ame]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prius[/ame]

    Here's the next question: How many external antennas does the 2G Smart Entry / Smart Start system have, and what are their locations?
     
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    Winnipeg, Vancouver and Victoria in Canada. I believe SeaTac airport has some in WA state.

    That's the Classic's battery voltage. The Original is 288V as Patrick has pointed out.

    http://john1701a.com/prius/images/Prius-Generations.png

    external? none... aren't they all inside the car?

    j/k. I think I know what you mean so I'll say 3 (one for each door). There are also two internal antennas for detecting the SKS fob inside the car. One is sorta under the centre console and one near the cargo area.
     
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    Re: Priuses as taxicabs
    While I can't confirm which company(s) use(s) them here in the Seattle area, I certainly do see them running around.
     
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    Dooh, semantics. :D I was thinking "original" as in first in the US.

    Ok, here's one:

    What basic option was missing on the 2001 Prius that could be added afterward, that finally became available for 2002?
     
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  10. rcsting

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    Was that cruise control?

    What was the original Prius project team known as?
     
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    Yes, cruise control required a steering wheel update just to add the stalk in 2001.
     
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    winebuff Proud owner of a 2010 Prius

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    too much fun, keep it coming till june with these so I can pass the time :)
     
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    Which car gets higher MPG in 2008 EPA standard? 2010 eCVT Prius or 2003 CVT Insight?
     
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    Cruise control and side airbags. However, both of those options were installed in my 2001 first purchased in Hawaii. That car also had DRL.
     
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    Hmmmm . . . well with new EPA causing about a 10% hit across the board (so we're talking apples vs apples) and thus accordingly knocking about 5 mpg off the insight so as to gauge'em on the same plane ... i'm going to guess the insight would still beat the Gen III by maybe 1mpg ??
     
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    My guess: ボルト


    (Japanese for "volt")
     
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    Who is the Kentucky Derby winner "Mine That Bird" father? What horse did he steal the triple crown from in 2004?
    Oh, are we just doing Prius trivia? ok here you go.....

    What year and what auto show was the Prius first introduced to the public?
     
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    Actually is was the G21 group.


    How about this question:

    what was the code name of the vehicle before it was named the Prius?
     
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    Tokyo Motor Show October 27 1995 ?
     
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