Posts Tagged Prius
Can you get 100 MPG? Your chance to PROVE IT!
Posted by Jeffrey in Green Cars on August 7th, 2009
The Toyota Prius Plug-in is capable if getting over 100 MPG if you drive conservatively. Do you have the special touch to reach such amazing fuel efficiency? Find out on August 22! by taking the 100+MPG Challenge!
We’re holding a special event at The Green Car Company to give you the chance to drive a Toyota Prius with the A123 System Hymotion Plug-In kit. With extra batteries and the ability to go up to 40 miles in all electric mode, you’ll be blown away with this amazing technology. A representative from A123 Systems will be on had to answer all the questions you have.
Plus, if you can get over 100MPG in our Prius, you’ll be entered to win an electric bicycle!
Visit the 100+MPG Challenge page at The Green Car Company website to learn more.
Is Toyota’s Plug-In Prius worth it?
Posted by Jeffrey in Green Cars on July 9th, 2009
The word on the street is that Toyota is planning on producing 20,000 to 30,000 plug-in Prius vehicles and selling them in 2012. That’s the good news, but, as always, the devil is in the details. According to reports, the plug-in Prius from Toyota will only get 12-18 miles in electric mode. Worse, the plug-in model will have a price tag of about $48,000!!!
Many people seem to be quite unhappy with the specs because you can get something better, now, for much less money with A123 Systems Hymotion conversion kit. In fact, The Green Car Company is one of a handful of authorized installers for the plug-in conversion kit.
The conversion kit works with your current 2004 to 2009 Toyota Prius. If you don’t yet own a Prius, check out our inventory page. We sell the Prius, both new and used, that already have the conversion kit installed.
With the a current Prius and the Hymotion kit, you can get better EV performance at a much lower price! So, perhaps Toyota needs to go back to the drawing board.
Increasing Fuel Efficiency with a Plug-In Hybrid
Posted by admin in Green Cars on April 11th, 2009
NPR’s Morning Edition recently spoke with Green Car Company owner Susan Fahnestock about what kind of fuel efficiency you can get with a plug-in hybrid. A U.S. Department of Energy report found that plug-in hybrids were showing only a little more than 50 mpg. when the vehicles are actually capable of much more.
Susan explained that plug-in hybrid drivers need to know how to drive in a manner that maximizes fuel efficiency. While it’s hard to shrug at 50 mpg, 80, 90, or even 100 mpg can mean incredible savings on fuel.
First thing you need to do is get rid of your lead foot. Accelerating quickly will cause the gas engine to engage. At 20 mph the electric motor is sufficient. Susan says to pretend like there is an egg under your foot, and if you hit it too hard, the egg will break.
Secondly, resist peer pressure. While you may feel pressured to keep up with other drivers, don’t feel obligated. It’s a balance between driving safely and operating the car so that it uses the battery to the greatest advantage.
If you’d like to tryout a plug-in Prius, we’d love to show you how! Visit our company site to see what’s available and how to contact us.
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