 |
|

05-31-2006, 06:00 PM
|
 |
Active Enthusiast
|
|
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Ottawa, ON, CA
Hybrids: 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
Posts: 90
|
|
Re: How many hybrids do you see daily?
I probably see on average 1-2 per day. Generally it's a Prius, and occassionally I see the RX400h that lives in my area, and I've seen a total of 2 Hylander Hybrids. I often see other FEHs, and the only HCH/HCHII that I've seen is my Mum's, but she doesn't live in the area so I don't see it often.
The most I've seen in one day, was probably the 8-10 FEHs that were on a truck on the highway being delivered... I wish I had the camera in the car for that... would have made a nice picture.
|

06-02-2006, 03:35 PM
|
|
Pretty Darn Active Enthusiast
|
|
Location: CT
Hybrids: Jasper Pearl TCH (base)
Posts: 308
|
|
Re: How many hybrids do you see daily?
I see increasingly more hybrids all the time. Yesterday I saw 1 Prius I, 4 Prius II, 1 HCH and 1 FEH. Today I saw 3 Prius II, and 1 HCH, and 1 HAH. It's possible I missed some along the way.
New Haven, CT now gives a special free parking sticker to any New Haven resident hybrid car owner whose car is registered there. I think it might be the only municipality outside of CA to offer such a thing. The Mayor of New Haven drives a Prius.
|

06-02-2006, 04:10 PM
|
 |
Ridiculously Active Enthusiast
|
|
Real Name: Shannon
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Hybrids: 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid (FWD)
Posts: 849
|
|
Re: How many hybrids do you see daily?
I saw three Prius (can't tell the I from the II), including a TAXI Prius here in San Antonio on Thursday. I haven't researched yet which local taxi service has Priuses in their fleet, but I thought that was terrific. Yes, San Antonio is a major metropolitan area, but we lag behind so much in terms of technology that I'm really thrilled to see so many other hybrids on the roads and now a taxi service one, on top of that!
That said, the hybrids around town almost all are speeding. I guess if you can get 40mpg even when driving like a non-fuel economy minded driver, the devil's on your shoulder a lot... especially in this town where the giant pickups and Hummers are always a few paces behind, riding your bumper no matter what you're driving.
Last edited by GeekGal : 06-02-2006 at 04:14 PM.
|

06-02-2006, 06:16 PM
|
|
Enthusiast
|
|
Real Name: Ron
Hybrids: HCH CVT, Insight CVT
Posts: 47
|
|
Re: How many hybrids do you see daily?
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by GeekGal
I saw three Prius (can't tell the I from the II), including a TAXI Prius here in San Antonio on Thursday. I haven't researched yet which local taxi service has Priuses in their fleet, but I thought that was terrific. Yes, San Antonio is a major metropolitan area, but we lag behind so much in terms of technology that I'm really thrilled to see so many other hybrids on the roads and now a taxi service one, on top of that!
That said, the hybrids around town almost all are speeding. I guess if you can get 40mpg even when driving like a non-fuel economy minded driver, the devil's on your shoulder a lot... especially in this town where the giant pickups and Hummers are always a few paces behind, riding your bumper no matter what you're driving.
|
The Prius 1 is 100% different than the 2. Looks like a longer echo. If you watch early seasons of 'curb your enthusiasm', its the car larry david drives.
|

06-02-2006, 09:42 PM
|
 |
Diesel driver
|
|
Real Name: Mike T
Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Hybrids: none
Posts: 90
|
|
Re: How many hybrids do you see daily?
I see maybe 2 Priuii per day, but about 5 smart cars (non-hybrid). Haven't seen an Insight for several weeks now....
The Accords etc I don't count, since they're getting similar fuel economy to my 1989 Peugeot 405.... 
 2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200
 2005 smart fortwo cdi pulse cabriolet
 1966 Peugeot 404 Coupé Injection
1989 Peugeot 405 DL
|

06-15-2006, 02:49 PM
|
|
|
Re: How many hybrids do you see daily?
Drove from Irvine, CA to Long Beach, CA yesterday and saw literally 21 Prii and 4 HCHs in 22 miles.
|

06-24-2006, 07:28 PM
|
 |
Pretty Darn Active Enthusiast
|
|
Real Name: Jessica
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Hybrids: 2006 Civic Hybrid
Posts: 255
|
|
Re: How many hybrids do you see daily?
I very, very rarely see Honda hybrids but I do see Toyotas often and then today I saw 2 Hondas. Are theey getting more popular or was I just lucky?
|

06-25-2006, 07:43 AM
|
|
Java Geek
|
|
Hybrids: 2006 Honda Insight
Posts: 32
|
|
Re: How many hybrids do you see daily?
I rarely see Insights in CT, but yesterday saw that someone who uses the same CSA farm I do has one 
|

06-25-2006, 12:11 PM
|
|
Pretty Darn Active Enthusiast
|
|
Real Name: Steve
Location: Ppls Rep. of Boulder
Posts: 480
|
|
Re: How many hybrids do you see daily?
In Boulder CO this morning I saw 5 Priuses on a short 5 mile drive. They are everywhere here.
Yesterday while doing a xeriscape "tour of homes" I parked next to an Insight that had a carshare sticker on the door. With a little internet investigating I found their site. Sort of a co-op with a small fleet, of 5 or 6 cars that members can use on an as needed basis with a monthly fee and mileage rate. I see the Insight was donated
Seems like a truck would be a good addition to the fleet. Apparently as interest and membership grows the fleet will grow.
Thought others here might be interested.
http://www.carshare.org/
|
 |
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:41 AM.
|