Hi From Half Moon Bay, CA
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Hi From Half Moon Bay, CA
HI Fellow Hybrid owners. My name is Peter Farrell from Half Moon Bay CA. I purchased a 2006 Toyota Prius in Classic Silvr Metalic with the package 8 option on May 23rd. Since then I have driven about 1300 miles and am getting an average of 52.4 mpg, combination of city and highway driving. One of the things I have noticed about driving a Hybrid, or at least the Prius Hybrid, is that one needs to develop a different style of driving if the goal is to maximise mileage. Slower accellerations and decelleration as well as an overall lower crusing speed really impact mileage in my initial tests. I browse the net everyday for information, groups, anything on new developments, news, stories, etc on hybrids as well as plug in technology. I hope the plug in option for Prius becomes more mainstream and cost effective during the next year as the current $12,000 price tag is a bit high, I think, so adoption will be slow in coming.
Anyway I'm looking forward to chats with other hybrid owners. Happy Driving!
Peter
Anyway I'm looking forward to chats with other hybrid owners. Happy Driving!
Peter
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Re: Hi From Half Moon Bay, CA
Welcome Peter,
Half Moon Bay is a beautiful place. My wife and enjoyed the view from the highway and the rest stop.
Do stop by the Prius Forum where we have a Prius FAQ that might give you some ideas. Also, the GreenHybrid database is awsome. Once I got used to it, I'm using GreenHybrid.com to track my mileage.
Bob Wilson
Originally Posted by pfarrell
HI Fellow Hybrid owners. My name is Peter Farrell from Half Moon Bay CA. I purchased a 2006 Toyota Prius in Classic Silvr Metalic with the package 8 option on May 23rd. Since then I have driven about 1300 miles and am getting an average of 52.4 mpg, combination of city and highway driving. . . .
Do stop by the Prius Forum where we have a Prius FAQ that might give you some ideas. Also, the GreenHybrid database is awsome. Once I got used to it, I'm using GreenHybrid.com to track my mileage.
Bob Wilson
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