Tips for improving Mileage on your Prius
Some Prius drivers are able to achieve fuel economy well above 55mpg (miles per gallon) while others are barely on the level of 40mpg. Hybrids or any other car for that matter requires a minimum six months break in period (approximately 5,000 miles or more) before being able to achieve the maximum mpg’s (peak). After [...]
Prius Success
The hybrid vehicle industry is an increasingly massive one in the automotive world of today. This would not have been the case if the early hybrid vehicles had not achieved the response and success they received. A huge share of this is thanks to what many would fittingly call the symbol of hybrid vehicles, the [...]
Toyota Prius Specifications
Standard equipment includes ABS brakes, thermostat-controlled air conditioning, power windows, door locks and mirrors, an cassette stereo, an eight-year/100,000-mile battery and hybrid-related component warranty, roadside assistance and three-year basic maintenance programs. Prius’ primary power is provided by an all-aluminum 1.5-liter gasoline engine with a peak 70 horsepower at 4,500 rpm and peak torque of 82 [...]