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Where did that motor go now??

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by treichard, Oct 30, 2005.

  1. treichard

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    Well, another auto expert has weighed in on the Prius. In this morning's Washington Post, Metro section, an article by Steven Ginsberg compares the communting experience of a man in an H2 with that of a woman in a Prius. Really! About the Prius, we learn: "There are displays that show where the gas and electric engines are (regular engine in front, electric in back), one that shows which engine is being used and how much power is left in the electric motor..."

    Thank goodness for that MFD -- without it I'd never know where those engines are.


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    That is funny. :lol: There were several minor inaccuracies, but at least they talked to a pair of actual owners! :)

    I was very impressed that they actually have the gonads to put a mileage meter in the Hummer! I did not know that!

    Here's the link:

    Hummers Versus Hybrids
    http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...5102901219.html
     
    #2 Wayne, Oct 30, 2005
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    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    great article!!

    sure its not all accurate, but nothing wrong really hurt the image...

    but what was cool was the gas mileage comparison hehehe... the hummers monthly gas budget would have lasted me all summer and fall
     
    #3 DaveinOlyWA, Oct 30, 2005
  4. treichard

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    Hmmm...
    So an article with a glaring, stupid inaccuracy is "great", as long as it's favorable to the Prius. Now I get it.


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  5. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    the guy didnt look under the hood. he based his statement on the energy screen. nothing more!!

    no harm done. and i dont see that statement being for or against anything
     
    #5 DaveinOlyWA, Oct 30, 2005
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