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Site Outlines Step-by-Step 2010 Prius Emergency Extrication

Jason Emery over on FireEngineering.com put together a very thorough and interesting article on how to prepare the 2010 Prius for vehicle extrication in the unfortunate event that ... [Read more]

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Site Outlines Step-by-Step 2010 Prius Emergency Extrication

Submitted by Danny on November 5, 2009 - 4:28pm.

Jason Emery over on FireEngineering.com put together a very thorough and interesting article on how to prepare the 2010 Prius for vehicle extrication in the unfortunate event that it may be needed. This isn't a "OMG! Don't touch a hybrid because you WILL DIE!" kind of article. In fact, it's totally the opposite.

The article takes an in-depth look at how to make the Prius as safe as possible while responding to an emergency situation. It even goes into how to remove the roof off of a 2010 Prius with a solar panel.

October Sales Solid - Prius #10 Selling Car in US

Submitted by Danny on November 4, 2009 - 4:38pm.

Not only were Prius sales up double-digits in October over last year, but the solid sales also pushed the Prius into the "Top-Selling Vehicles in the US" list. The Prius had sales of 13,496 in October, an increase of 10.3% over last October.

Was your Prius one of the 13,000+ sold in October?

Toyota press release:

Prius named one of the Fifty Ugliest Cars of the Past Fifty Years

Submitted by ericbecky on November 3, 2009 - 11:47am.

Well, the Prius has again made another list.
This time as one of BusinessWeek's Fifty Ugliest Cars of the Past Fifty Years.
It states that the Prius "...has all the style of a soybean."

Here's the BusinessWeek blurb about the Prius: Fifty Ugliest Cars of the Past Fifty Years

Monday Morning Prius Diary - Porsche Edition

Submitted by Danny on November 2, 2009 - 11:02am.

This past weekend found me traveling to Knoxville, Tennessee for yet another Carolina football game (and loss). I spent most of the game admiring the gorgeous HD scoreboard that UT added recently, and was surprised to see an ad for the 3rd Generation Prius during the game. Pretty cool!

I also had the opportunity to drive the very nice Porsche Panamera Turbo. At 500 hp this car takes off like a rocket. It also has a ton of coll tech toys. My MPGs? 13.1. Here's a photo for you to drool over.

More Prius Coupe and MPV rumors swirling

Submitted by Danny on October 29, 2009 - 8:22am.

Ready for some rumors? Like, totally unsubstantiated rumors? Here you go. The latest rumor this week is that Toyota is not only planning the Prius Coupe that PriusChat has been reporting for about 7 months now, but you can add a MPV (like a mini-minivan) to the list. This model would compete with the still-concept Honda Skydeck.

Toyota develops new flower species to offset CO2 at Prius plant

Submitted by Danny on October 28, 2009 - 8:48am.

Pretty interesting article over on The Age about Toyota's efforts to decrease CO₂ emissions at it's Prius plant in Japan.

Toyota has created a new plant species designed to offset the CO2 created by its Prius assembly operations.
Toyota has created two flower species that absorb nitrogen oxides and take heat out of the atmosphere.
The flowers, derivatives of the cherry sage plant and the gardenia, were specially developed for the grounds of Toyota’s Prius plant in Toyota City, Japan.

Weathertech "Digital Fit" Extreme Floor Mats now available for 2010 Prius

Submitted by Danny on October 26, 2009 - 1:41pm.

With winter approaching and Toyota having put a "stop sale" on all Prius OEM all-weather mats, we're all going to be looking for some high-quality, well made rubber mats to keep the mud, slush and snow from ruining our Prius' carpet.

Generation Y More Likely To Buy a Hybrid

Submitted by Danny on October 26, 2009 - 11:19am.

GENERATION Y OPEN TO NEW BRANDS, NEW TECHNOLOGY AND HYBRIDS
Survey Shows Generation Y Frequently Multitasking While Driving

Prius Aerius and Aemulus

Submitted by Prius Team on October 26, 2009 - 10:53am.

Ok, the beans are about to be spilled so I thought I'd give you guys the scoop first.

You know those two Prius that Five Axis is modifying for SEMA? One of them will get the full SEMA-style remake, with unique body kit, wheels, paint, audio/video, and redone interior. That one's called Prius Aerius, and we're keeping it under wraps until, well, SEMA.

10 Prius Plug-In Test Cars Going to SmartCityGrid Project

Submitted by Danny on October 21, 2009 - 8:45am.

This is the first public announcement we've seen on who will be getting a look at the factory-equipped Prius Plug-In early next year. Xcel Energy is getting 10 of the PHEVs to put into service with their SmartCityGrid Project in Boulder, CO. Press release below.

Toyota is First Automotive Manufacturer to Participate in SmartGridCity(TM) Project