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Old 10-29-2012, 03:52 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Sorry to say, but the Prius can barely eek out a mile in EV mode on a desolate strip of road going 5 mph. Even if you baby it in EV mode whilst driving normal city speeds you probalby won't get 1/2 mile out of it. You need to increase your pack capacity to do any PHEV type driving.
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