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Forum: General Fuel Topics 12-16-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,602
Posted By trollbait
The average for Prii listed here is at or just...

The average for Prii listed here is at or just below the EPA combined rating. 50mpg for the gen3, 46mpg for the gen2, and 41mpg for the gen1. The gen1s are averaging above the combined, but those...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 12-16-2014, 05:21 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,602
Posted By trollbait
Top Gear went a bit beyond 'spirited' when...

Top Gear went a bit beyond 'spirited' when driving the Prius. Even Consumer Reports mid 30s mpg for city is puzzling to anybody that has driven the car for a bit. The worse I ever saw was 38mpg when...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 12-15-2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,602
Posted By trollbait
Even used Toyotas are overpriced, but I believe...

Even used Toyotas are overpriced, but I believe the Lexus CT200h is the same price/cheaper than the Prius in the UK.

I dropped to 58mpg with my 2005 Prius when I put on new tires, and it was a...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 12-14-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,602
Posted By trollbait
The Volt does connect the ICE directly to wheels...

The Volt does connect the ICE directly to wheels at times; mostly at highway speeds.

In total ownership cost, a hybrid should match or beat its ICE only equivalent, but there are reasons beyond...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 12-12-2014, 11:49 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,602
Posted By trollbait
By cargo ton mpg, a freight ship is far more...

By cargo ton mpg, a freight ship is far more efficient than any passenger car. They are also needed for moving goods in and out of a country. An additional tax on their fuel will increase the price...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 12-10-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,602
Posted By trollbait
Which can go a long way in reducing smog within a...

Which can go a long way in reducing smog within a city. It is also easier to monitor and clean up power plant emissions than a fleet of aging ICEs. Plus, France has a large portion nuclear power.
Forum: General Fuel Topics 11-05-2014, 04:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,602
Posted By trollbait
Mechanically, the Prius transmission is a one...

Mechanically, the Prius transmission is a one speed manual, but I understand not wanting a Toyota and or a hybrid. I used to have a Prius, but no longer am interested in owning one.

I just wanted...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 11-05-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,602
Posted By trollbait
Barely :) If I got your model right of the Clio...

Barely :) If I got your model right of the Clio UK site, it emits 90g/km CO2. The fancy Prius trims with 17in wheels are rated 92g/km, but the base with 15in wheels is 89g/km. So the diesel Clio is...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 11-05-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,602
Posted By trollbait
But you can't go by just production cost or...

But you can't go by just production cost or emissions. The entire lifecycle needs to be considered, and done so honestly, not in a Hummer is greener than a Prius manner.

A typical car in the US...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 11-05-2014, 06:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,602
Posted By trollbait
The Sudbury mine was used by hybrid opponents as...

The Sudbury mine was used by hybrid opponents as a smear against Prius, but the facts they presented were of overblown or out of date.

The Sudbury mine is one of, if not, the largest nickel mines...
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