It may be the "plug-in version" of the prius that uses all battery power
below 35 mpg.

John Rodgers wrote:
> Was watching a congressional energy hearing on C-Span Saturday and in
> the discussion came this whopper of an announcement. - "Friday, Toyota
> announced a new car is in design that will be capable of 500 miles per
> gallon of fuel". There was no discussion about this, it was just
> mentioned in passing as part of the conversation on another issue, but
> it sure caught my attention.
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
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