These days, hybrid technology in cars is likely to be as much for increased horsepower as it is for better gas mileage. But not every hybrid owner is looking for more zip under the hood. Guest host Jeff Young talks with Dave Bassage of Walton, West Virginia, about his quest for the Holy Grail of fuel economy, 100 miles per gallon in a Toyota Prius.
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