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| Interesting discussions. Nothing wrong with substituting ethanol for a portion of the fuel. Regardless of the energy balance, it still displaces oil. The main problem is that there are a number of crops that give better energy payback than corn. Still, we MUST replace non-renewable based fuels with renewable ones. Continuing to burn ethanol to make more ethanol is much better than burning oil to MINE more oil that will run out. | |
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Apr 27, 2008 12:09 pm) When you coast, do you use the "B" brakes or do you use the normal brakes? I haven't use the "B" brakes because the dealer told me that you only use it down the hill. Well, we don't have to worry about any hill here in Savannah, Ga. Thanks in advance for your help. PRUSA |
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Replying to: rolin (Apr 29, 2008 1:43 pm) |
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Replying to: prusa (May 11, 2008 4:45 am) |
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I purchased a new super white 2008 Prius Package 6 just 1 month ago and absolutely LOVE this car. I first achieved 49 MPG on my 1st tank of gas, and I'm now getting 55 MPG on my 2nd tank of gas. I joined www.priuschat.com and learned new driving techniques at their forum. That's how I was able to get from 49 to 55 MPG now. I highly recommend this site for anyone who owns a Prius. There's a wealth of information there from Prius enthusiasts that would be valuable to any Prius owner. Once my Prius has about 5,000 miles or more on her, I'm sure I'll do much better MPG wise. Also .. you never use the "B" shifter unless you are going downhill to slow down. Shifting to B will actualy waste energy ... it's like shifting to a smaller gear while traveling fast. I read this in the www.priuschat.com forum (link below). All you need to do is pace yourself as you approach traffic in the distance and let your foot off gas to re-charge the battery. The job of "B" mode is to help stop the car, not to save or recover energy. Here's the forum that discusses shifting to "B": http://priuschat.com/forums/newbie-forum/43446-using-engine-b-rake-slowing-metho- d.html Hope this helps! |
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Replying to: prusa (May 11, 2008 4:45 am)
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1. We have 1,400 miles on our 2008 and are getting 51 mpg. 2. I have owned 30+ cars in the last 34 years. Seven have been Volvos, which have about the most comfortable seats in the world) The Prius, while not the most comfortable, is definitely in the top 30%. No complaints (though the lumbar support is pretty good, it would be nice to have an adjustable one). 3. Oldsarg, go home. You obviously are a malcontent, or a Bush supporter. |
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Replying to: tothemaxx2 (Jun 04, 2008 6:55 pm) I, for one, support Oldsarg in his opinion, which by definition is neither right or wrong. My experience is that those who do not have a good argument tend to switch to attack rather than discussion.
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Replying to: tothemaxx2 (Jun 04, 2008 6:55 pm) I think you should leave political statements off these discussions. It's enough that we are being barraged with politics in the media. |
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Replying to: stevedebi (Jun 05, 2008 1:36 pm) Exactly, e.g. Oldsarg's political tirade Email to which I was replying. Sorry, I was quite offended by his Email, and I DO NOT agree with him. But I will not get political again.
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