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Old 07-01-2017, 08:19 AM   #3 (permalink)
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In a Prius, it's possible to get the full can of spam from the electric motor alone, but only if the battery is charged to 80% or higher--like after descending a long hill. I've only seen it happen twice, and only in the mountains.
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