Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
With the water-cooled intercooler keeping turbo temperatures down, the V6 engine improves on the outgoing V8 engine in every way. Low-profile, laser-applied powder-metal intake valve seats enhance the intake port efficiency and allow maximum coolant flow close to the spark plug.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
The nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack employs a newly developed technology called Hyper-Prime Nickel (developed by Primearth EV Energy—originally Panasonic EV Energy—in Japan) to boost battery performance in a smaller and lighter package. The new hybrid system combines a 1.8-liter
Drive Electric
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. Water is no problem when it comes to EVs. Due to battery insulation, EVs can safely drive through water and hold no electric shock when wet. THE BOTTOM LINE. THE BOTTOM LINE.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
The 2016 Prius uses smaller, lighter hybrid components, including a new lithium-ion hybrid battery that replaces the nickel-metal hydride battery (excluding the Prius Two non-Eco grade) in most models. On top of that, both the intake and exhaust systems are quieter than before. 2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring.
Green Car Congress
JULY 16, 2022
A rear wheel eAxle that’s equipped with a high output water-cooled electric motor is combined with the hybrid engine to directly transmit force to all four wheels, ensuring a thrilling throttle response and linear acceleration throughout the power band. HYBRID MAX combines a 2.4-liter
Green Car Congress
MARCH 2, 2009
With the replacement of the engine’s belt-driven water pump, all engine coolant pumps are now electrically operated, reducing mechanical losses and providing engine coolant flow rate control independent of engine RPM at all times. An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has also been added. The 2010 Prius features a new 1.8-liter
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
liter V6 engine mated to a compact, high-output, water-cooled permanent magnet electric motor. This creates a high expansion ratio for less compression, reducing intake and exhaust energy losses and converting combustion energy to engine power more effectively. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system features an Atkinson cycle 3.5-liter
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