On Fri, 04 Oct 2002 10:57:47 -0800, Michelle Borok <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=891&e=1&cid=891&u=/vv/20020927/lo_laweekly/38551 > >-Michelle More misinformation from another writer who does not get his facts straight. The Prius handles the curves and corners with tight and easy precision. In fact, it�s a lot of fun to drive. If you�re a bit worried about when the battery is going to run down, you can relax for at least three or four years, when a potentially expensive replacement will be required. While in operation, though, the Prius� electrical charge is continuously recharged by applying the brake. The energy that is typically wasted as heat during braking is captured and used to charge the battery pack. If the battery has to be replaced in three or four years then Toyota is going to be losing a lot of money as the warranty on the battery is 8 years or 100,000 miles. The price of the battery has been reported to be between $3000 and $5000.
