http://www.allaboutprius.com/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:09:12 +0000 http://www.allaboutprius.com/images/logo-footer.jpg http://www.allaboutprius.com/ Zend_Feed en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014354_ten-things-the-2010-toyota-prius-will-not-do-for-you http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014354_ten-things-the-2010-toyota-prius-will-not-do-for-you We love innovation here at AllAboutPrius.com. From vehicles that run on wind power to flashy window stickers , we adore the new, the sparkly, the smart , and yes, the dreadfully tacky. So it should come as no surprise that we totally love the mother of the hybrid market, the eco-conscious Prius, and we've done so since its launch many ...]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:09:12 +0000 http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014314_2010-toyota-prius-our-fearless-predictions http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014314_2010-toyota-prius-our-fearless-predictions It started with a tease: "Welcome to Prius," over at Danny's PriusChat.com site. Then, a few weeks back, TheCarConnection.com confirmed those really were the first pics of the 2010 Toyota Prius via the dudes over at Jalopnik . And last week, Toyota put it on their calendar. The 2010 Prius will be attending the 2009 Detroit auto ...]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:53:27 +0000 http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014282_2010-toyota-prius-its-here http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014282_2010-toyota-prius-its-here Toyota's 2010 Prius is moving swiftly to replace the current-gen car, and we've done our best to capture pictures and get tech info on just what advancements Toyota will be bringing soon to the hybrid fore. But it was PriusChat.com that gets the credit for scoring these pics--an anonymous user posted the 2010 Toyota Prius pics to the ...]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:01:23 +0000 http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014183_the-priuss-not-so-secret-gas-mileage-secrets http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014183_the-priuss-not-so-secret-gas-mileage-secrets Drivers everywhere recognize Toyota's Prius as the vehicle with the best fuel economy in America. How does it achieve that mileage, though? On its corporate blog, Toyota recently explained how the Prius' Hybrid Synergy Drive uses what's called an Atkinson-cycle engine to help the Prius' batteries and electric motors produce world-class ...]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:20:12 +0000 http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014180_how-to-get-even-more-gas-mileage-from-your-prius http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014180_how-to-get-even-more-gas-mileage-from-your-prius The old-fashioned way to get great gas mileage in some of the more gas-guzzling cars of old was to keep the lead out of your foot (don’t stomp on the accelerator), coast when going downhill (put the car in neutral and literally coast), and just don’t drive! Today, with gas prices being anywhere from $3.50 to $5.00 a gallon, everyone needs ...]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:18:04 +0000 http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014179_whys-the-prius-so-fuel-efficient http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014179_whys-the-prius-so-fuel-efficient In 1994, Toyota executive Takeshi Uchiyamada was tasked with developing a vehicle that reduced emissions and was friendly to the environment. After thousands and thousands of man hours and more than 80 different model samples and designs, Uchiyamada came up with the hybrid Prius. While Toyota had worked many years on hybrid ...]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:17:15 +0000 http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014178_toyota-prius-a-brief-history-in-time http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014178_toyota-prius-a-brief-history-in-time  In 1997, Toyota introduced the very first mass-produced hybrid vehicle to the general public in Japan and released it worldwide in 2001. Today, the Prius is sold in more than 40 countries and is touted as the most fuel efficient vehicle sold by the United States EPA. Toyota wanted a progressive name for its new hybrid car so they ...]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:16:44 +0000 http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014177_plug-in-prius-on-the-way http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014177_plug-in-prius-on-the-way Rumors abound about new plug-in hybrids that will be available on the market in the near future. General Motors has already committed to having the Volt available by late 2010. Toyota recently announced that it would also offer a Prius model plug-in in 2010 but the details are still sketchy. Currently, most hybrid models have a ...]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:16:15 +0000 http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014176_hertz-goes-green-rent-a-prius http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014176_hertz-goes-green-rent-a-prius Eco-friendly hybrid drivers have even more to cheer about when they hit the road for travel. Hertz announced recently that it would be adding 3400 new Toyota Priuses for rent in 50 airport locations. The hybrid program was launched in early 2007; the company also donated $1 million to the National Park Foundation. The program is a part ...]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:15:28 +0000 http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014150_is-there-a-prius-killer-on-the-loose http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014150_is-there-a-prius-killer-on-the-loose Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:10:28 +0000 http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014139_reasons-to-buy-a-prius---and-reasons-not-to http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014139_reasons-to-buy-a-prius---and-reasons-not-to Before you run out and buy a hybrid because it’s the green thing to do, you should first educate yourself on some of the plusses and minuses of buying a hybrid . Just because it burns less fuel than the equivalent straight gasoline-powered vehicle doesn’t necessarily mean it will cost you less to operate in the long run, especially if you ...]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:01:58 +0000 http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014138_site-review-prius-owners-group http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014138_site-review-prius-owners-group The Prius Owners Group web site is a fairly new Web site that promises good things for Prius Owners. The most active part of the web site so far is the blog where Prius information of all sorts is exchanged between members. Discussions are dynamic and filled with a variety of opinions. It’s good to see such a civilized debate about green ...]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:00:54 +0000 http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014126_prius-becomes-star-trek-shuttle http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014126_prius-becomes-star-trek-shuttle Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:30:08 +0000 http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014125_its-tough-to-find-a-prius-right-now http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014125_its-tough-to-find-a-prius-right-now Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:28:37 +0000 http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014124_site-review-priuschat-com http://www.allaboutprius.com/tipsarticle/1014124_site-review-priuschat-com Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:25:38 +0000