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    Eco v Power mode

    I gave a somewhat long-winded response to this question just the other day, if it helps any.
    Post by: Exponent, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What Is "Normal?"

    If you drive based on how pedal feel (i.e., you tend to determine how much you're going to accelerate based on how far you feel is appropriate...
    Post by: Exponent, Apr 1, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Wikipedia: Volt Displaces Prius' Fuel Efficiency Crown

    On the flipside, it also ignores the electricity used to refine gasoline (which of course has always been the case, but simply hasn't been...
    Post by: Exponent, Mar 22, 2011 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    PWR Mode

    I don't personally find PWR mode helpful at all. If I need more power to merge or something, I just press harder on the pedal. Voilà! More...
    Post by: Exponent, Mar 11, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    They want to tax hybrids in WA

    I can't find the thread at the moment, but I remember that last year the suggestion of taxing tires was presented. And it makes sense, given that...
    Post by: Exponent, Mar 4, 2011 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    driving faster saves more gas?

    I'm no expert, but this seems be highly related to the reason pulse & glide (P&G) is more efficient than steady driving. Pardon if this is all...
    Post by: Exponent, Feb 23, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Toyota Prius "C"

    Is it just my eyes or are there no outwardly visible door handles on the rear doors of the Prius c concept car?
    Post by: Exponent, Jan 28, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius = Cozy Are marketing people stupid oe what

    What about modding the fog light plugs by replacing them with retracting sub-machine guns? That might make a pretty sweet DIY video. And it...
    Post by: Exponent, Jan 6, 2011 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    ECO Mode

    Except for a few minor odds and ends (like the climate control stuff already mentioned), eco and power modes are essentially just a matter of...
    Post by: Exponent, Nov 12, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    what is your Prius' name?

    The Runabout (The Runabout). One day I hope to attach some nacelles. Or at least photoshop a picture.
    Post by: Exponent, Sep 7, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    1 Week Prius Owner - Mileage Obsessed, What Mode to Use???

    After experimenting a little with eco mode recently, I think I've found that I don't drive based on foot position, but on supplied engine power....
    Post by: Exponent, Jun 11, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    The real reason to get the JBL audio system

    If you just press the volume nob to turn the power off, it essentially works like a pause. It just takes longer than 0 seconds to resume when...
    Post by: Exponent, May 21, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Optimum Warp Stealth Technique?

    Based on what I've read others here say, what is happening is that the ICE is spinning, but not due to the force of combustion. Instead, I...
    Post by: Exponent, May 20, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Why doesn't this car show when brakes are engaged?

    From what I have picked up here and there on PriusChat, I don't think that the regen braking versus friction braking is a black & white situation...
    Post by: Exponent, Mar 24, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    EV mode and range questions

    Just before I arrive at my apartment complex in the evening, I have a stop sign and then a reasonably steep hill. Climbing up that using the ICE...
    Post by: Exponent, Mar 24, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy