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

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In adapting Toyota’s hybrid technology to the Prius c platform, each of the system’s major components benefitted from a design focus to reduce weight and size while improving efficiency. Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items.

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Toyota announces expected fuel economy and pricing for RAV4 Hybrid: 33 mpg combined, entry at $28,370

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Regenerative braking changes the electric motor to a generator that captures the kinetic energy of the still-turning wheels when the brake is applied, storing it in the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) hybrid battery pack. Vehicle-speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion electric power steering provides precision feel and quick response.

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Saft and ESMA to Cooperate on Supercapacitor Development, Production and Commercialization; Heavy Diesels First Target

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Saft manufacturers a range of advanced batteries for a large range of applications using lithium and nickel chemistries, including lithium-ion, lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl 2 ), lithium-sulfur dioxide (Li-SO 2 ), lithium-manganese dioxide (Li-MnO 2 ), nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel-hydrogen (Ni-H 2 ), and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH).

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Driving Experience: Exterior Unmistakenly Lexus The UX 250h is in the compact luxury crossover segment so the Lexus design team knew it has to stand out. Your numbers may differ.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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The nickel-metal hydride used in EV batteries is in maintenance-free sealed cells, so nothing gets in or out. The chemicals inside are also designed to form a gel, so they won’t even spill if the batteries are ruptured in a crash. What happens if water does get into the battery.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. The Crown is an all-new design direction for Toyota, and one we like. inch ground clearance the Crown does ride a bit higher than the Camry at 5.7-inches.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. They slide and recline, are softly padded, and are designed for three adults.

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