Last Updated: Sun. 1/22/2012

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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   December 2011   was:   46.9    personal data 26
 2010 Prius Lifetime MPG at   53,264   miles was:   50.2    personal data 27

 

1/22 - The first Prius video including aftermarket gauge data... winter

Driving Modes    

 
1/22 - A lot has happened recently... personal logs 539  to  personal logs 546
1/07 - 56 photos of the larger Prius... photo album 168  to  photo album 172
1/07 - almost missed this particular sunset opportunity... photo album 167

 

Prius materials you may find helpful:
 

User-Guide  (Iconic)

  

Info-Sheet  (Iconic)

 
 

User-Guide  (Classic)

  

Info-Sheet  (Classic)

 

User-Guide  (2010-2011)

 

 

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