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(EV World) 2010 Prius: A Great Vintage Just Got Better

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Tideland Prius, Mar 27, 2009.

  1. Tideland Prius

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    Here's the central question: Why after five years development does the new 2010 Prius get only three and half miles per gallon better fuel economy than the model it replaces?

    That's what a lot of people will be asking Toyota as its newest hybrid goes on sale. Officially, the re-engineered and restyled Prius gets a combined fuel efficiency of 50 mpg: 51 city/49 highway. The 2009 model was rated by the US EPA at 48 city/45 highway or a 46.5 combined.

    Surely with thousands of engineers at its disposal and tens of millions of dollars to invest, the world's most popular gasoline-electric car ought to be even better. Right?

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    #1 Tideland Prius, Mar 27, 2009
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