> The article claims that a hybrid at 35 mph is "quieter than a vacuum cleaner" but I don't exactly consider vacuum cleaners to be very quiet.
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> Everything is quieter than a vacuum. Just ask any cat. That same cat will tell you that vacuum cleaners are a cat's worst enemy, but research cannot find a single case of a cat eaten by a vacuum cleaner. I have, however, seen a dog attack a vacuum cleaner, and he would have chewed it to pieces and eaten it if I hadn't killed it by pulling out the plug. You would think he would be grateful.
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> If I thought a Prius would make as much noise as a vacuum cleaner at 35 mph, I would never consider one. I can just see myself cruising through town sounding like a vacuum cleaner.
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> I have to admit that some vacuums are louder than others. Maybe they compared the Prius to one of those built in vacuums systems where the motor and dust bag are tucked away in the basement or garage and all you do is carry a hose from room to room and plug it into the wall.
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> But cats don't like that kind either.
> Howard

On a side note: I rescued a guy driving a Prius today who had run out of gasoline. I laughed all the way to work.

Michael