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great forum idea Jim! I'll have a barley pop or a pork chop- whichever is on special. Hybrids are a hot topic and one that I am passionate about. I have not heard of a state tax against a hybrid buyer- no such thing up here in the State of Two Seasons (winter and road construction). The generation 1 Prius gave the buyer a $2000 Federal tax credit for purchase- I'm not sure about the gen2, will check tomorrow. Yes, their mpg is better in urban stop-and-go commutes. This is the primary reason they went to Californicators first (emissions). You may see exhaust on a gen 1 prius at a stop IF there is enough load on the system to warrant engine operation. If the a/c is on auto and the compressor is running-the engine will also be running. There are other factors and parameters involved that the hybrid ecu judges and detemines what happens at any given moment. There are many improvements to the gen 2 prius that have addressed some of these concerns. One is the a/c compressor is now electric and only engaged during demand. Increased horsepower,torque, and mpg are also notable. On a safety note(probably not needed on a RR forum where safety is paramount!) do be aware that both generations of this vehicle have the potential to take your digits, and possibly your life IF one were to 'screw around' and/or 'tinker' with the high voltage system. Part of my essential tool inventory from Toyo includes linemans gloves. This is in no way intended to scare away potential owners as they have an impeccable safety record but more to warn the do-it-yerselfers out there. Be safe- with locos and hybrids!
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