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Old 08-22-2008, 05:41 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Daox's Paseo - '97 Paseo
90 day: 45.63 mpg (US)

Daox's Matrix - '03 Matrix
90 day: 38.15 mpg (US)
The Prius uses the main battery pack to power its electric compressor pump. I think this is mainly to provide A/C while the engine is off though.
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