ON HYBRID VEHICLES  Taking full advantage of our 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, the ministry recently purchased a 2006 Toyota Prius. The little hybrid, which runs on a combination gas/electric engine, is a true technical marvel! Just yesterday, while shuttling around downtown Waco, I was able to achieve an astounding 50 MPG. Round trip! The ride was whisper-quiet. At the low speeds afforded by city driving, the electrical components do most of the work, creating little more than a pleasant hum. My Vente Drip, heavy cream, (2) Sweet ‘n Low sat in the cup holder; "Tribal Dream," from Yanni’s heart-pounding Ethnicity album, blasted from the 6-speaker surround sound audio system. The windows were down and I let the wind touch me. While stopped at the corner of a busy intersection, a pair of attractive lady joggers gave me a matching set of thumbs-ups. I followed their taught, spandex-clad bottoms with my hungry eyes. When I turned my attention back to the traffic light, I screamed – someone had entered my car unawares! It was, of course, The Prince of Darkness. He had transported in while my head was turned. “What is this thing I’m sitting in?” he demanded. “For Christsakes, Master! You scared me half to Hades!” I hadn’t even heard him put on his seatbelt. The light changed and I smoothly made my left turn. The car didn’t make a sound. “It’s a 2006 Toyota Prius,” I said once the turn was safely negotiated. “What does it run on? Magic?” “No Master. It is a Gas/Electric Hybrid. It has a 1.5 liter gas engine, but it only really utilizes the internal combustion power plant at highway speed. Much of the work is done by a 67-horsepower electric supercharger, which sits between the engine and the driveshaft.” Satan wore a dubious expression; half confusion, half disgust. |
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