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Old 07-13-2012, 01:06 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Am I wrong or can an insight run on either the IC engine or the electric motor and the prius can only run on the electric motor so if the IC engine fails your stuck. 2000 INSIGHT 78mpg factory/ 2012 PRIUS 65mpg. am I close
You are wrong on a couple counts.

The insight is always running off the IC, the EV portions only Boosts it.

The Prius can run on either but is bricked in most cases when the EV portion fails.
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