2010 Prius on Speed TV, Test Drive

[irishman]

Overall it was a very positive piece and the cars looked great! They gave Adam Carolla a Prius with 2 gallons of gas to get from LA to Santa Barbara---a total of 100 miles. He made it. Lucky he wasn't here in AZ. Today was 115---the AC would have killed his chances of getting 50 mpg.

[cwerdna]

I missed the first airing. Looks like it's being rerun (for me on DirecTV) on
7/18 10:30 am
7/26 11:30 am

Your times might be different than mine esp. since D* sometimes uses East Coast feeds.

[ibmindless]

Originally Posted by cwerdna

I missed the first airing. Looks like it's being rerun (for me on DirecTV) on
7/18 10:30 am
7/26 11:30 am

Your times might be different than mine esp. since D* sometimes uses East Coast feeds.

I wonder when they taped that show. Right at the start, they were at an LA gas station and the price was $3.38/gal. I can't remember when the prices were that high - maybe Oct/Nov?

[rcsting]

Originally Posted by ibmindless

I wonder when they taped that show. Right at the start, they were at an LA gas station and the price was $3.38/gal. I can't remember when the prices were that high - maybe Oct/Nov?

The Napa portion was taped on June 22nd. They mentioned that in the segment with Brian Vickers ( Red Bull Toyota ) was the day after the NASCAR race at Infineon Raceway.

[radiocycle]

Will this be on the web anywhere? We don't have TV here, thanks.

radio

[patsparks]

Originally Posted by radiocycle

Will this be on the web anywhere? We don't have TV here, thanks.

radio

I found the signal here is a little weak, I'd also like to see it on line.

[nola_Prius]

Originally Posted by irishman

the AC would have killed his chances of getting 50 mpg.

Really? I know that when cars are tested for fuel efficiency, they usually do it with no air conditioning, no stereo, etc...
But how much does running the A/C actually affect the mileage in the Gen III Prius?
Is it really impossible to hit 50 mpg while using the A/C?

[krisirk]

Originally Posted by nola_Prius

But how much does running the A/C actually affect the mileage in the Gen III Prius?
Is it really impossible to hit 50 mpg while using the A/C?

I know I've gotten 50+ for my first two tanks so far, see my Fuelly link in my signature for details. Both tanks were with the AC on auto between 76 and 80 F.

Kris

[Welshdog]

Yeah turning off the AC is not an option here in Austin. I don't really care to arrive at work dripping in sweat.

[mr.whit]

"Will this be on the web anywhere? We don't have TV here, thanks"



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