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Old 11-26-2005, 02:02 AM
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Default GreenHybrid gets press!

They even mention the 'You know you're a real hybrid owner when...' thread:

http://www.canada.com/vancouver/vanc...7-5197d79ea76d

It does have some misinformation though:

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During highway travel, where you're going faster, the gas engine is the sole power provider.
Last I checked, assist works at any speed.

Oh, and who are they calling freaks???

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Old 11-26-2005, 02:37 AM
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Last I checked, assist works at any speed.
Yes, but at highway speed (or any steady state) it's not going to use assist, yes she could have been a bit more clear about that, but overall it wasn't too bad.

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Oh, and who are they calling freaks???
We are freaks, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
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Freaks? Well, some of us maybe....

I think 4 applies to all of us or we wouldn't be here in the first place. The rest will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

Main Entry: 1freak
Pronunciation: 'frEk
Function: noun
1 a : a sudden and odd or seemingly pointless idea or turn of the mind b : a seemingly capricious action or event
2 archaic : a whimsical quality or disposition
3 : one that is markedly unusual or abnormal: as a : a person or animal with a physical oddity who appears in a circus sideshow b slang (1) : a sexual deviate (2) : a person who uses an illicit drug c : HIPPIE 4 : an ardent enthusiast <film freaks>

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