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New Speed Record For Hybrid Cars

Posted by timothy on from the record-ticket-too dept.

prostoalex writes "According to CarPages, Toyota Prius set a new world record for hybrid vehicles. It 'set the mark at 130.794 mph on the three-mile short course using a standard Hybrid Synergy Drive power-train - a mixture of 1.5 litre petrol engine and an electric motor.'"

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  1. 130.794 mph by k4_pacific · · Score: 5, Funny

    What, did it go off a cliff?

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  2. I can picture it now.... by Duncan3 · · Score: 5, Funny

    The car at the starting point, gas engine reved up and getting louder, charging up the electric system...

    A slight yellow glow enveloping the car...

    Rocks and dirt flying up in a whirlwind around it...

    Driver screaming SUPER HYBRID SPEED WAVE!!! and darting off in a cloud of dust...

    Um... this car was Japanese right?

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  3. Let me be the first to say it.... by conteXXt · · Score: 4, Funny

    130.794 mph should be more than enough for everybody.

    (ooops....did I say that?)

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