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The '''Toyota Prius''' is a [[hybrid electric vehicle]] made in Japan. It is very popular with homosexuals, celebrities and environmentalists concerned about their public image. One reason the Prius sells more than other hybrids is because it looks different, and people recognize it as a hybrid. Some other reasons given for Prius ownership are: owners wanting to make a statement about themselves, concern over foreign oil dependence, and the myth of [[global warming]].<ref name="Prius">[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/04/business/worldbusiness/04iht-hybrid.4.6491389.html Toyota's hybrid car more than a mixed success] Maynard, Micheline, July 4, 2007, The ''New York Times'', retrieved August 20, 2011</ref>
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The '''Toyota Prius''' is a [[hybrid electric vehicle]] made in Japan. It is stereotyped as being very popular with homosexuals, celebrities, and environmentalists concerned about their public image. One reason the Prius sells more than other hybrids, such as Toyota's own Camry Hybrid, is because it was the first mass-produced hybrid. Some other reasons given for Prius ownership are: owners wanting to make a statement about themselves, concern over foreign oil dependence, and the myth of [[global warming]].<ref name="Prius">[http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/04/business/worldbusiness/04iht-hybrid.4.6491389.html Toyota's hybrid car more than a mixed success] Maynard, Micheline, July 4, 2007, The ''New York Times'', retrieved August 20, 2011.</ref>
  
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Studies of overall lifetime energy costs have shown that due to higher recycling costs a Prius costs more energy per mile driven than a Dodge Viper, Range Rover Sport or Cadillac Escalade.<ref>[http://www.thecarconnection.com/tips-article/1010861_prius-versus-hummer-exploding-the-myth Prius Versus HUMMER: Exploding the Myth] Thecarconnection.com,  Halvorson, Bengt, April 16, 20007</ref> The car is underpowered, expensive, and emits increased levels of electromagnetic radiation which some studies have suggested may increase the risk of cancer.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/27/automobiles/27EMF.html?pagewanted=all Motoring - Fear, but Few Facts, on Hybrid risk] Montavalli, Jim, April 27, 2008, The ''New York Times'', retrieved August 20, 2011</ref>  Furthermore, the Prius is known to malfunction and runaway out of control.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2010/03/08/stuck-accelerator-reportedly-causes-toyota-speed-control-highway/</ref> <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ0aVipFR34</ref> <ref>http://articles.latimes.com/2010/mar/09/business/la-fi-toyota-chp9-2010mar09</ref>  However, many [[liberal]]s deny this<ref>http://priuschat.com/news/why-out-control-prius-driver-is-full-it</ref> and the car remains popular among them, demonstrating the selfishness of liberals.  Their claim that the car is safe is a perfect example of [[liberal deceit]].
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==History==
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Released in Japan in 1997 and North America in 2001, the Prius has received praise for being extremely fuel-efficient and reliable, while still retaining a low price. The Prius' 2004 redesign gave it the iconic hatchback shape that many associate with the Prius. Popularity grew in 2008 when the fuel prices went up, and Prii have continued to sell more ever since. One million Prii had been sold worldwide by 2008, and by 2013, three million had been sold. In 2010, the Prius became a subject of Toyota's infamous sudden-acceleration recall. Though this tarnished the Prius' image some, it continues to provide people safe and reliable transportation.  
  
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Buyers of hybrid cars were initially given a federal tax break, but these ended on December 31, 2010.<ref>[http://www.hybridcars.com/federal-incentives.html Hybrid Car Tax Credits: Incentives Fade into Memory] Hybridcars.com, retrieved August 20, 2011</ref>
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In 2011, a larger, wagon form of the Prius called the Prius v was released, and a smaller hatchback called the Prius c came out a short time later.  
  
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==How it works==
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==Powertrain==
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The Prius actually has two engines: a 76 HP, 1.5 liter four-cylinder, gasoline-powered engine, and a battery-powered 67 HP motor.  The electric motor gets the car going up to about 30 mph then the conventional engine takes over. The battery is charged whenever the vehicle slows down. Toyota markets this complicated system as "Synergy Drive." 
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The first and second generation Prii were powered by a 1.5 liter gas-electric four-cylinder, while the third generation's engine size grew to 1.8 liters. The v and conventional Prius use this powertrain, while the tinier c uses a 1.5 liter. The 2014 Prius is EPA rated at 51 city, 48 highway on Regular gas.<ref>http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/prius/2014/</ref>
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The system is designed to game the EPA fuel economy tests and produce very high mileage ratings. These numbers are impossible to obtain in real world driving. In actuality, the Prius gets mileage similar to any small car, but costs quite a bit more. The people who drive Priuses (The plural of Prius is disputed) don't care because they only buy the car as a liberal status symbol.
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Revision as of 00:13, June 4, 2018

The Toyota Prius is a hybrid electric vehicle made in Japan. It is stereotyped as being very popular with homosexuals, celebrities, and environmentalists concerned about their public image. One reason the Prius sells more than other hybrids, such as Toyota's own Camry Hybrid, is because it was the first mass-produced hybrid. Some other reasons given for Prius ownership are: owners wanting to make a statement about themselves, concern over foreign oil dependence, and the myth of global warming.[1]

History

Released in Japan in 1997 and North America in 2001, the Prius has received praise for being extremely fuel-efficient and reliable, while still retaining a low price. The Prius' 2004 redesign gave it the iconic hatchback shape that many associate with the Prius. Popularity grew in 2008 when the fuel prices went up, and Prii have continued to sell more ever since. One million Prii had been sold worldwide by 2008, and by 2013, three million had been sold. In 2010, the Prius became a subject of Toyota's infamous sudden-acceleration recall. Though this tarnished the Prius' image some, it continues to provide people safe and reliable transportation.

In 2011, a larger, wagon form of the Prius called the Prius v was released, and a smaller hatchback called the Prius c came out a short time later.

Powertrain

The first and second generation Prii were powered by a 1.5 liter gas-electric four-cylinder, while the third generation's engine size grew to 1.8 liters. The v and conventional Prius use this powertrain, while the tinier c uses a 1.5 liter. The 2014 Prius is EPA rated at 51 city, 48 highway on Regular gas.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Toyota's hybrid car more than a mixed success Maynard, Micheline, July 4, 2007, The New York Times, retrieved August 20, 2011.
  2. ↑ http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/prius/2014/
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