Washingtonpost article

JRGris · 05-26-2008, 02:13 PM

There is an interesting article on Washingtonpost.com about how driving a car like the Prius can change driving habits. Some work is being done to make devices that will help in monitoring eneregy use in the home as well.

F8L · 05-26-2008, 04:20 PM

Thanks for the tip JRGris but, in the future, could you please post a link to the article? It will likely generate more responses.

gt4fore · 05-26-2008, 04:28 PM

http://www(dot)washingtonpost(dot)com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/25/AR2008052502764.html?hpid=topnews

JimboK · 05-26-2008, 04:28 PM

Here's the link.

sleonardelli · 05-26-2008, 04:34 PM

I know since I bought my Prius, my driving habits have definitely changed. No longer need the radar detector since I am more aware of my speed.

jjksutton · 05-26-2008, 06:25 PM

My habits have defintely changed and I would attribute it to the MFD keeping me in line. The whole point of getting the Prius for me was to consume less fuel. Knowing what actions attribute to furthering that goal have impacted the way I drive. I find driving to be a much more relaxing experience now, cruising along in the right lane.

MagneticGrayIndy · 05-26-2008, 07:44 PM

I sometimes worry that all of us who actually pay attention to how we drive our Prius will give drivers of other cars a bad impression of the Prius... on the other hand.. every time I see some moron race to the next redlight, I really don't care. The other day, this woman behing me, in an SUV of course, was all freaked out that I was coasting to a red light. We were only four cars back btw. And ten miles down the road, with her driving like a madwoman (cutting back and forth, tailgating, etc) I'd pull right up next to her or behind her at every red light. Once I even honked, gave her the thumbs up and waved!! Funny.. her blood pressure up, her mileage down and she didn't get to her destination even one second before me while I got over 75mpg on that ten mile stretch.

blazer_5154 · 05-26-2008, 08:05 PM

I went away to Myrtle Beach for Memorial Day and I was surprised to see how many people would pass me 4 - 5 times each. I guess they probably all had to stop for gas, I filled up once before leaving and didn't need to stop for anything.

Sheepdog · 05-26-2008, 08:31 PM

They are in such a hurry they dont even notice they arent getting anywhere!

05-26-2008, 02:13 PM	#1
JRGris Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 25 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Washingtonpost article There is an interesting article on Washingtonpost.com about how driving a car like the Prius can change driving habits. Some work is being done to make devices that will help in monitoring eneregy use in the home as well.

05-26-2008, 04:20 PM	#2
F8L Collecting Data on Nature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 5,513 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 22 Thanked 190 Times in 138 Posts Friends: 35	Re: Washingtonpost article Thanks for the tip JRGris but, in the future, could you please post a link to the article? It will likely generate more responses.

05-26-2008, 04:28 PM	#3
gt4fore Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt. Airy, MD Posts: 16 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Washingtonpost article http://www(dot)washingtonpost(dot)com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/25/AR2008052502764.html?hpid=topnews

05-26-2008, 04:28 PM	#4
JimboK One owner, low mileage Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 2,548 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 4 Thanked 88 Times in 69 Posts Friends: 6	Re: Washingtonpost article Here's the link.

05-26-2008, 04:34 PM	#5
sleonardelli Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ruskin Fl Posts: 141 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Washingtonpost article I know since I bought my Prius, my driving habits have definitely changed. No longer need the radar detector since I am more aware of my speed.

05-26-2008, 06:25 PM	#6
jjksutton Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 97 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Washingtonpost article My habits have defintely changed and I would attribute it to the MFD keeping me in line. The whole point of getting the Prius for me was to consume less fuel. Knowing what actions attribute to furthering that goal have impacted the way I drive. I find driving to be a much more relaxing experience now, cruising along in the right lane.

05-26-2008, 07:44 PM	#7
MagneticGrayIndy 06Prius;94M Miata;65Rambler770 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 208 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Washingtonpost article I sometimes worry that all of us who actually pay attention to how we drive our Prius will give drivers of other cars a bad impression of the Prius... on the other hand.. every time I see some moron race to the next redlight, I really don't care. The other day, this woman behing me, in an SUV of course, was all freaked out that I was coasting to a red light. We were only four cars back btw. And ten miles down the road, with her driving like a madwoman (cutting back and forth, tailgating, etc) I'd pull right up next to her or behind her at every red light. Once I even honked, gave her the thumbs up and waved!! Funny.. her blood pressure up, her mileage down and she didn't get to her destination even one second before me while I got over 75mpg on that ten mile stretch.

05-26-2008, 08:05 PM	#8
blazer_5154 Heh, you said "member" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 106 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Washingtonpost article I went away to Myrtle Beach for Memorial Day and I was surprised to see how many people would pass me 4 - 5 times each. I guess they probably all had to stop for gas, I filled up once before leaving and didn't need to stop for anything.

05-26-2008, 08:31 PM	#9
Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sanford FLorida Posts: 1,050 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 6	Re: Washingtonpost article They are in such a hurry they dont even notice they arent getting anywhere!

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