Last Updated: Thurs. 5/01/2008
 


I bought a Classic Prius (hybrid-electric, fuel-efficient, super-ultra-low-emission vehicle) back on 9/9/2000 and drove it in Minnesota until I replaced it on 10/23/2003 with a HSD Prius (which is even cleaner and more efficient).  And after all that time of Prius ownership (), I'm still loving every minute of it!

This website is loaded with lots photos & information about that technological wonder I drive.  The links below highlight recent things I've done, and the  Site Map  provides an illustrated summary of everything else.  Have fun exploring all of it.

Classic Lifetime MPG as of  59,827  miles was:  45.4

 

HSD Average MPG for   April 2008   was:   44.6    personal data 18

HSD Lifetime MPG as of   96,982  miles was:   47.9    personal data 19

 

4-21-2008 - Quite overdue, hadn't updated it since last summer...  Info-Sheet  (HSD)

4-21-2008 - It was time again to document the Odometer status...  photo album 123

4-06-2008 - Eighth Edition, added & updated a bunch of illustrations...  User-Guide  (HSD)

3-23-2008 - More final photos and the replacement Prius...  owner: Jesse 4   owner: Jesse 5

 

Prius materials you may find helpful:
 

User-Guide  (HSD)

  

Info-Sheet  (HSD)

 
 

User-Guide  (Classic)

  

Info-Sheet  (Classic)

 

Power-Split-Device

Energy-Flow

PSD (details)

 

Type: FULL

Type: FULL (details)

Type: FULL (operation)

 

Stealth

Power-Split-Device

This is what enables the two electric motors and the gas engine to interact.

PSD (animations)

Startup

 

Changing Oil

Air-Conditioner Filter

Wiper-Blades

 

 

 

Prius:  Driving a Better Future

   

Purpose:   To significantly reduce emissions & consumption in a reliable & cost-effective manner.

 

Hybrid Types

Type: ASSIST

Type: TWO-MODE

 

Mini-Sheet  (HSD)

Mini-Sheet  (Classic)

Type: SERIES

 

Multi-Display  (HSD)

Multi-Display  (Classic)

Anti-Hybrid Analysis

 

Understanding Hybrids

Highway Misconceptions

Winter Misconceptions