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NeilBlanchard · 10-25-2012, 05:07 PM

YeahPete's point is a good one: the Plugin Prius (PiP) would be a great choice for a short commute, as there is no warmup problem for an EV. A short charge at work (about an hour or a little more?) and you'd have a gas-free drive home, as well.

10-25-2012, 05:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
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