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2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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Toyota is offering a new electric all-wheel drive system (AWD-e) on the facelifted 2019 Prius. The Prius AWD-e uses an independent electric, magnet-less rear motor (a Toyota first) to power the rear wheels from 0 to 6 mph, then when needed, up to 43 mph. FWD models will feature a Li-ion battery. The system combines the output of a 1.8-liter

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Toyota introduces 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup with new i-FORCE MAX hybrid option

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In essence, the motor generator is built in-line to provide additional power that is transferred efficiently via the transmission, while the engine start-up, EV driving, electric assist and energy regeneration are solely done via the parallel hybrid components. All-New Toyota Audio Multimedia.

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Porsche adds second production hybrid model, Panamera S Hybrid

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Its range in purely electric mode is approximately one mile, with electric-only acceleration possible up to just over 50 mph (85 km/h). When the driver lifts off the accelerator at normal highway cruising speeds, the gasoline engine is completely switched off and disengaged from the drivetrain by a decoupling clutch.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors. Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Your numbers may differ.

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Toyota to Lease More Than 150 Experimental Li-Ion PHEVs in Europe

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Based on Toyota’s full hybrid technology, the new PHV will come equipped with a lithium-ion battery, extending the vehicle’s range in electric vehicle mode. It offers a low carbon transport solution for customers wanting to drive longer distances using electricity, while still experiencing the traditional benefits of a full hybrid.

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2016 Prius c hybrid gets big safety boost with Safety Sense-C system

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Toyota’s hybrid technology integrates a gasoline engine, an electric motor within a Continuously Variable Transaxle, a nickel-metal hydride battery, a power control unit (inverter), a DC-DC converter, a step-up converter and a hybrid control computer. The Prius c’s SULEV (Tier 2 Bin 3)-rated 1.5-liter

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Lexus unveils new UX crossover with new hybrid system; first use of GA-C; new TNGA powertrain elements

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liter gasoline engine that reaps the performance and fuel economy benefits of high thermal efficiency; and a new mid-power, fourth-generation self-charging hybrid system. An Electric Power Steering system with a new compact and highly rigid column assist has been adopted for the UX, with a larger diameter column shaft.

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