What does the little car mean

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by adamsmom2, May 5, 2005.

  1. adamsmom2

    adamsmom2 New Member

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    I have been driving my Prius for a week now. What does the little cars on the consumption screen mean? Sometimes I get 1 sometimes 2
     
    #1 adamsmom2, May 5, 2005
  2. DanMan32

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    Each car means you have recouped 50wh of energy while braking/coasting, the same energy it would take to light a 50 watt bulb for 1 hour.
     
    #2 DanMan32, May 5, 2005
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