[OT] Engine braking

[Walter Bright]

On 8/1/2013 11:37 AM, Jeff Nowakowski wrote:
> On 08/01/2013 02:14 PM, Walter Bright wrote:
>>
>> BTW, you don't think the Prius is a status symbol? :-)
>
> Nope, they're an affordable and practical car, and quite common these days.
> Tesla, now that's a status symbol.

"as long as the hybrid remains a symbol of a driver’s commitment to the 
environment, especially among the nation’s wealthiest, the future of the Prius 
should be secure."

http://www.forbes.com/sites/eco-nomics/2012/08/09/is-the-toyota-prius-the-latest-status-symbol-of-the-wealthy/


The Prius isn't very green, either:

"When you factor in all the energy it takes to drive and build a Prius it takes 
almost 50% more energy than a Hummer. In a study by CNW Marketing called "Dust 
to Dust", researchers discovered that the Prius costs and average of $3.25 per 
mile driven over a lifetime of 100,000 miles (the expected lifespan of a 
hybrid). On the other hand the Hummer costs $1.95 per mile over an expected 
300,000 miles. Which means that the Hummer will last three times as long and use 
less energy than the Prius."

http://www.thetorquereport.com/2007/03/toyotas_prius_is_less_efficien.html


It's not easy being green :-)