Posts Tagged ‘Prius’

What would be your choice of hybrid cars?

by Cars & Motorcycles
March 1st, 2009

Dianne m asked: I like the Toyota Prius. How about you?

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What do hybrid cars do when they run out of charge?

by Cars & Motorcycles
February 10th, 2009

SCIKOTIC TC asked: I’m doing this for a class project and I need help, so here’s my question.

What do hybrid cars do (such as the Prius) when the battery doesn’t have charge anymore and you don’t use the regenerative braking as much to recharge the battery?
emiller, you answer doesn’t relate to my question, thanks anyway.

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Which hybrid cars are eligible for the HOV lanes in the Bay Area?

by Cars & Motorcycles
January 9th, 2009

John Doe asked: I know that only cars with 45 MPG are eligible to use the HOV lanes with only one person in them, but which cars qualify? I’m pretty sure the Prius does, but any others?

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Are hybrid cars more or less reliable than traditional ones?

by Cars & Motorcycles
January 8th, 2009

olesh asked: I am going to by used Toyota Prius. Could anybody who have experience in using hybrid car answer my question?

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What are the other environmental impacts of Hybrid cars?

by Cars & Motorcycles
November 1st, 2008

mfox949 asked: I have heard rumors that the manufacture of the nickle batteries is an environmental nightmare in China creating excess waste and the need to then transport these batteries. Then their life span is only about 100K, once that battery is done it is the worst kind of waste, toxic, non-biodegradeable and non recyclable. On your Green Car ratings the Prius gets an 86 while the Mercedes M-Class gets an 8. Did you consider that the Mercedes will run up to or past 300K and is almost 100% recyclable with the exception of the small battery?

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What choice of hybrid cars do i have?

by Cars & Motorcycles
March 21st, 2008

creedbratton54 asked: seeing as how fuel cell stations and any other type of alternative fuel stations are generations away from being widely convenient, I’m going after a hybrid now. so what choice do i have besides the usual Honda civic or Toyota prius? I’m liking the civic but what else is out there that i have missed? and don’t feel shy to leave your recommendations with me. I’m sure you would anyway. thanks.

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Recent Discussions

  • Byron G: Hears the real deal. Hybrids use a lot of engineering and technology that any car can use. Some items are a...
  • donald: will be thankful for the document
  • franmar261: I don’t think they will. If everyone converted to an electric car can you imagine the drain on the...
  • WordZapper: Yes. It shall be exactly like a regular car except it shall run on electricity.
  • rowdyyates@btinternet.com: An electric car that does 300mpg? Per gallon of fucking what?