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With hybrids, the more you drive, the more you save

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by p626808, Nov 24, 2008.

  1. p626808

    p626808 New Member

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  2. spitinuri

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    Agreed. I drive over 40K mi/yr for my job. My old car was a Honda Accord 22-25 mpg. I have more than doubled my mpg with the Prius, a little higher tire pressure and synthetic oil.
     
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  3. zenMachine

    zenMachine Just another Onionhead

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    I thought the less you drive the more gas you save. Did I miss something??? :)
     
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  4. p626808

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    LOL:p
     
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    NegaLiters (fuel not purchased or consumed) has a higher value. It makes no sense to "drive more" to supposedly increase efficiency. When we transition to PHEVs, negawatts (power not used) are more valuable than watts. This was resolved years ago by the Rocky Mountain Institute and in early Priuschat discussions.
     
    #5 skruse, Nov 24, 2008
  6. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    it took a news report to tell us this?
     
    #6 galaxee, Nov 24, 2008
  7. Devil's Advocate

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    Already saved between 10% and 20% of the vehicles purchase price. Compared to other cars I was shopping for at the time; Acura TL avg 25MPG or Honda Civic avg 34 MPG.
     
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    I agree! That's why I have a Prius in my garage.
     
    #8 jorgeez, Nov 28, 2008
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