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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

Green Car Congress

The all-new hybrid transaxle adopts improvements first used in previous post-2004 Toyota/Lexus hybrids such as the Camry hybrid, Highlander hybrid, and Lexus RX 400h, as well as refinements not previously employed. EV mode helps keep the vehicle in electric-only operation for up to about 1 mile at speeds less than 25 mph.

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