03-08-2006, 06:45 PM
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Pretty Darn Active Enthusiast
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Real Name: Alden Bowles
Location: Frisco, Tx
Hybrids: 2005 Toyota Prius II HSD
Posts: 253
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Re: '06 Prius - 100 Miles, Impressions & Questions
Above 41 MPH the Prius II ICE mostly runs. In Cruise Control mode and/or gliding downhill over 41 MPH the ICE may deactivate but it is still spinning to avoid electric motor damage and to be restart ready. It does add additional friction thus slowing the car down slightly more quickly but it will shutoff not infrequently above 41 MPH under the previously mentioned conditions.
Also, one thing to keep in mind with the consumtion display graph is that it is 6-5 minute intervals. If you sit at a red light for 5 minutes it will show 99.9 mpg even though you haven't moved. I find the display to be most useful on highway trips for a last 30 minutes of driving feedback.
Alden Bowles
2005 Toyota Prius II HSD
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