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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Dan., May 17, 2007.

  1. Dan.

    Dan. MPG Centurion

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    Time to light up SNOPES Forum. Looks like SNOPES is leaning in favor of Art on this one...

    http://message.snopes.com/showthread.php?t=8560

    Wish me luck guys... I'm going in!

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    "Your account has been activated but you are currently in the moderation queue to be added to the forum."
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    Dang.... I'll pull out notepad till I'm "approved"

    Thing that kills me is the Article was posted with a positve spin by the forum ADMINISTRATOR.

    PS: I know I've posted this at CM too, but thought this still might be of interest here.

    Searched for "snopes" and didn't hit this, so if it's a dup I'll delete it.

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    #1 Dan., May 17, 2007
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    "Why do you hate America?"

    Every time I hear that I want to punch the person who said it in the throat! I don't though, it won't cure their ignorance. :(
     
    #2 F8L, May 17, 2007
  3. Dan.

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    #3 Dan., May 18, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Dan. @ May 18 2007, 09:52 AM) [snapback]444789[/snapback]</div>
    That was pleasant surprise. They actually have numerous informed people posting there. And a few others. Looks like the CNW analysis got torn apart pretty well, as did the joker who claimed that gas-electric hybrids are inherently less efficient than straight gas cars.
     
    #4 chogan, May 18, 2007
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    The thermodynamics argument is pretty funny. "Since there are two power sources it MUST be less efficient!" That whole EPA rating thingy must be totally wrong, then.
     
    #5 brick, May 18, 2007
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    There are some real nuts posting on there right now, but luckily it seems like the sensible side of the argument (ours) has the upper hand.

    Overall, I don't put any validity into a study that waited until after the data was collected to define the measures. The "dust-to-dust" measure just doesn't hold up under any scrutiny. Also, the underlying assumption that a Prius is disposable at 100,000 miles is purely laughable. Of course, so is the idea that the average Hummer owner is putting 300,000 on their vehicle.
     
    #6 Swanny1172, May 18, 2007
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