Bill Rouse's
2000 Honda Insight

Owner Name: Bill Rouse
Occupation: Engineer
Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 2003 Honda Insight
Placed in Service: 9/22/2000
Vehicle Type: Gasoline/electric hybrid
Production Vehicle or Conversion: Production
Engine Specifications: 1 liter/63 hp
Motor Specifications: 144V/10 hp
Batteries: 144V NiMh pack
Inverter: 12V Converter for accessories
DriveTrain: 5 spd
Range: 700+ miles/tank
Charging Time: n/a
Economy: 75 mpg hwy

My Other Car Is: Motorhome
What I Like Most About My Hybrid: mileage
What I Use My Hybrid For: everything
How Owning a Hybrid Has Changed My Driving: less aggressive
What I Dislike About My Hybrid: summer heat affects batteries
What I Would Like To See Improved: better battery pack
The Most Fun I Have With My Hybrid Is: using the HOV lane
My Favorite Hybrid Trip Is: San Diego