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"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
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On Oct 23, 6:39?am, "D-unit" cof42_AT_embarqmail.com wrote:
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On Oct 22, 11:29?am, "D-unit" cof42_AT_embarqmail.com wrote:
"Chuck Gould"

Fuel economy is reputed to be about 25% better than
gasoline-powered
trucks with equal towing capacity.

mmm hmmmm.

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My personal experience with the 400H indicates that hybrid technology
can indeed improve gas mileage. Our 400H dramatically outperforms the
standard V6 equivalent (especially in acceleration), and with the
trip
computer on for a variety of in town and highway driving last weekend
we realized a genuine 28.2 mpg. EPA fantasies aside, I think we would
have been lucky to get much more than about 20-22 mpg with the
slower,
orthodox V6.

I'm not sure that the ECVT transmission is heavy duty enough for
extremely large loads, but for small trailer boats under 5-6,000
pounds
the hybrid might be a workable alternative. It would at least bear
looking into.

I like the technology and am excited to check out the vehicle but have
heard
*some* complain thier prius' not living up to the (mpg) hype. Other's
are pushing the mpg envelope by altering their driving habits.

YMMV.

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Based on our experience with the 400H, I can attest that driving
habits and style make an enormous difference in the mileage realized
with a hybrid, just as they do with an orthodox gasoline car. My wife
gets about 3 mpg less than I do, and it's primarily because her style
reflects her "type A" personality. :-)


Funny how that works.

I used to drive a Chevy 2500HD as my daily driver. When gas hit $3.00/gal
a couple years ago, I went out and bought a used Honda civic just run
around
in. I hardly ever take the Chevy out of the garage any more. The last
time
I had it inspected the guy said "You know you drove less than 4000 miles
last year??" I only drive it now to pull the camper/boat.

I calculated it would take about 2.5 years in gas savings to pay for the
Honda.
We're getting there...the gravy will come soon. That thing gets 35+
highway.

That is actually the smart way to go. One good fuel efficient for the every
day and a safe real truck to tow by.