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Regional Prius hybrids take part in national road test after modification

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Steve321, Nov 16, 2008.

  1. Steve321

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    WENATCHEE — Thirteen ordinary Toyota Prius hybrids drove into the Wenatchee Valley College auto shop early last week.
    They drove out with even better gas mileage, a direct link to the feds and the hopes of many for a future less dependent on fossil fuels.
     
    #1 Steve321, Nov 16, 2008
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    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    cool article and one of many areas that are doing the test. first heard about a half dozen doing the same thing in the San Francisco Bay area
     
    #2 DaveinOlyWA, Nov 16, 2008
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    I saw one today parked in a driveway about a block from where I live... couldn't miss it-- it was covered with PHEV logo/advertisement all over.

    I'll try to see if I can catch a picture of it.
     
    #3 PriuStorm, Nov 17, 2008
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Is anyone else fed up with reading this bull plop all the time written by clowns who must never have ridden in a Prius?
    When will they start writing the truth?
    I hope the test goes well.
    This is why I drive a Prius, unlike diesel, HSD is a step toward an electric future.
     
    #4 patsparks, Nov 17, 2008
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    How do you get on the list for these tests?
     
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    I believe this is only for fleet operators, not for individual owners.

     
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    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    heck if i know but if anyone is listening...

    I VOLUNTEER TO BE A GUINEA PIG!!!
     
    #7 DaveinOlyWA, Nov 17, 2008
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