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