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Old 07-18-2013, 11:01 AM   #25 (permalink)
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You can coast in a Prius in neutral by holding the shifter in the N position for about 2 seconds. You can slow down with regen in D or with more regen in B. Use EV mode when you are stuck in traffic. Drive it in Eco mode as much as possible.

I managed 65.4MPG over 3 1/2 days in California traffic and with 4 tall adults in the car - the shortest being my Mom at ~6' and the tallest being my brother at 6'-6"+. I drove 182 miles and pumped 2.782 gallons when I returned it to the rental company.
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