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Old 01-28-2006, 04:12 PM
jdenenberg jdenenberg is offline
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Real Name: Jeffrey N. Denenberg
Location: Connecticut
Hybrids: 2004 Prius
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Default Re: Prius and high speed interstate driving

My prius does well at high speeds, but your MPG will fall below 50 at these speeds. It can handle continuous grades at 85 with the only symptom being a little engine noise (higher rpm to generate the required horsepower). Enjoy this great car.

JeffD

ps - I have done several round trips East Coast - Chicago (900 miles) with 3 adults in my prius. The Pensylvania mountains are not the rockies, but they are a reasonable test.
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