Last Updated: Tues. 8/31/2010

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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 an Iconic Prius (which is even cleaner and more efficient).  Then on 5/26/2009, I upgraded to a 2010 Prius (for amazing efficiency).  You can't help but to love every minute of it, after all that time () of Prius ownership.

This website is loaded with lots of 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 Prius Lifetime MPG as of  59,827  miles was:  45.4

2010 Introduction

 
 Iconic Prius Lifetime MPG as of  118,185  miles was:  47.7
 
 2010 Prius Average MPG for   August 2010   was:   54.6    personal data 24
 2010 Prius Lifetime MPG as of   25,770   miles was:   50.9    personal data 25

 

8/29 - And even more display photos from the PHV... photo album 155

Driving Modes    

 
8/28 - Many more PHV display photos... photo album 153   photo album 154
8/20 - A variety of photos, taken inside the PHV model Prius... photo album 153
8/19 - Spending an amazing Summer day with an amazing Prius... photo album 152
7/24 - 2 months of writing about what's been happening... personal logs 460

 

Prius materials you may find helpful:
 

User-Guide  (Iconic)

  

Info-Sheet  (Iconic)

 
 

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  (Iconic)

Mini-Sheet  (Classic)

Type: SERIES

 

Multi-Display  (Iconic)

Multi-Display  (Classic)

Understanding Hybrids

 

Efficiency Misconceptions

Highway Misconceptions

Winter Misconceptions

 

Owner Summary

Being Green

Requirements