“Dad can get home from Sutil Point Road without ever using the gas engine.” We’re in the new Prius, and my ten year old son is studying the dashboard screen. He finally gets to ride in a front seat, because the Prius’ air bags only deploy when the passenger weighs a sufficient amount.

“Oh, I can do that,” I cockily respond.

“And charge the battery at the same time”...

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