07-14-2005, 01:06 PM
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Pretty Darn Active Enthusiast
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Location: Eastern Washington State
Hybrids: 2005 Toyota Prius
Posts: 442
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Re: Very Funny Article about owning a Prius...
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Originally Posted by Schwa
FE would have taken a hit, for sure... but the car can run the A/C on the battery alone for quite a while, especially if you don't set the temp to freezing cold. It will cycle the battery quite a bit, down to 1 or 2 bars before running the motor for a minute to charge it up.
I doubt it would get stolen, the car can still be locked with the engine on, as long as you have the key with you.
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I have had the unfortunate experience of being stuck in traffic with the A/C on and the battery draining down until the ICE kicks in. I've never worried about my HV battery, however it kills your tank average economy.
It has been said:
Hybrid drivers come in 3 flavors, greenie, techie and cheapie. Pick any 2.
2005 Prius, Melinium Silver over gray, package 5 (AI)
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