64 kmpl mpg Prius

khanak · 21st October 2007, 13:25

150 mpg = 64 kmpl

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Being shown at the Clean Vehicle Technology Expo in Ontario, California is Hymotion's modified Prius that can hit up to 150MPG in city areas. By adding a 175 pound battery pack to the trunk of a Prius -- which fits conveniently under the floor panel -- and charging overnight using a regular power plug, owners will be able to drive for up to 50 miles on battery power alone: that's well over the average motorist's daily journey. It'll cost $9,500 including installation, but according to one of the staff at the show, half of that could be covered by rebates as part of a new electric cars bill soon to be before Congress. Onwards we go, tip toeing towards a petrol-free future.

Battery pack upgrade for Prius claims 150MPG - Engadget

iraghava · 21st October 2007, 13:37

Yeah but what about the cost of Electricity generation to charge the batteries? And what about the impact on the environment when its time to change the batteries & dispose off the old ones, what happens to those emissions?

Plus, nearly all noteworthy publications/TV shows have already shown that the Prius does nowhere near the MPG figure advertised by the company in daily usage. So if it's not a hypocrite-mobile, what is it?

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iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Yeah but what about the cost of Electricity generation to charge the batteries? And what about the impact on the environment when its time to change the batteries & dispose off the old ones, what happens to those emissions? Plus, nearly all noteworthy publications/TV shows have already shown that the Prius does nowhere near the MPG figure advertised by the company in daily usage. So if it's not a hypocrite-mobile, what is it?
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