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Doctor Drivel wrote:
Most tests of the Prius have shown relatively poor mpg on long runs.

They have not.

Give some figures to back this up and not just the ones you've plucked
from the air. In reality, it consumes more fuel on a long run than other
comparative sized cars.

The engine is Atkinson cycle too, so beats a regular petrol engine at low
RPM.

Cobblers.

It is an Atkinson cycle.

You're right there. But of course missed out an Atkinson cycle engine
being horribly inefficient outside its narrow power band. Ever wondered
why even Toyota don't use Atkinson cycle on their other designs of
hybrids?
Silly question to one who only reads adverts.

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