Toyota extinde gama hibridelor Prius cu un monovolum si o masina de clasa mica

1) e o diferenta uriasa intre prototip/concept si serii limitate care au fost date spre folosinta/testare/publicitate si nu vandute, dar care sunt pe sosele de ani buni, in folosinta a catorva sute de norocosi.
1 bis) faptul ca sunt la a 3-a generatie nu inseamna ca sunt cu adevarat eco, ci doar au avut succes de marketing, lucru pe care nu l-am negat
2)nu sunt prietenii mei
2 bis) si masina mea scoate in anumite conditii de autostrada/viteza, etc cam 3.5. Asta nu inseamna ca e cu adevarat ecologica, ci doar performanta din punct de vedere al consumului, pentu o masina clasica.
3)Nu stiu sa-tiraspund asa comic ca la radio erevan, dar tin sa mentionez ca nu afirmam ca prius are consum mare ci ca are consum urias pentru o masina ECO.
Care masina eco, in opinia mea, nu e una care consuma un pic mai putin, sau polueaza un pc mai putin, ci una care NU consuma deloc petrol si nu polueaza DELOC.
Si gata, ca nu are rost sa continui. Daca tu crezi ca masina viitorului trebuie sa fie prius bine, eu sustin ca inca nu a aparut.

One potential turn-off for buyers considering hybrid cars is price. It is true that the initial cost of such a car is generally $3,000 - $6,000 higher than a similarly-sized conventional vehicle, but there are post-purchase savings that may off-set the initial outlay. As an example, many hybrids are sold with upgraded stereo systems as a standard feature, rather than an optional expense, and some qualify for the 2005 "clean fuel" federal tax deduction (up to $2,000).

While it doesn't save money, some states allow even single-occupant hybrid vehicles to use "diamond" or "HOV" (high occupancy vehicle) lanes. Fuel economy, however, is the largest attractor of buyers, and while not every driver is really going to get 49-53 miles per gallon, driving a hybrid still means less frequent, and less expensive, visits to the gas station. It is suggested at greenhybrid.com that, if fuel prices remain where they are, many hybrid-owners may break even on their purchases, over the life of their cars.

Maintenance costs are another decision-making factor, but hybrid maintenance, as long as it is not battery-related, is not that different than maintaining a "regular" car. Most normal mechanics can handle the usual wear and tear issues, and owners of smaller hybrids say that oil changes are less frequent, recommended every 5,000 miles, instead of every 3,000. However, it should be noted that if the manufacturer's warranty becomes voided, a replacement battery pack can cost as much as $4,000.

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vw jetta diesel cu motor de 2 l merge 45 miel pe galonul de motorina.
pretul de vanzare este ceva mai mic ca al lui prius cam trei mii de dolari in usa.
o toyota corolla de 2l merge 35 mile pe galon si costa cu peste 6000 dolari mai putin deca prius.
in usa, cea mai mare parte este highway driving.
nu prea este o afacere mare.
ford si gm au pus in vanzare, de vreo trei patru ani si suv hibride.
in afara de honda si toyota, si nissan vinde o altima hibrida. motor benzina2.5 l.
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