Prius plug-in hybrid as the new generation Toyota cars

>> Thursday, December 8, 2011

Prius plug-in hybrid is a new generation of environmentally friendly Toyota cars. Unlike the Prius hybrid that has been there before, this car has an advantage because the battery can be recharged using power from the power jack in the house. That's why do not be surprised if this car has a fuel consumption amazing, even up to 250 km / liter! That means users will rarely fill station with fill and hold the battery for 3-4 times per day. Figures were obtained by the users of the Prius in Japan to get a chance to try for a few days before the sale officially Prius. There are also other users who only get 44.8 km per liter to charge the battery every 2 times per day. To start Prius plug-in hybrid is planned to be launched later in 2012 in the area of ​​Japan, the U.S. and Europe. According to Executive Vice President Takeshi Uchiyamada Toyota Motor Corp. had already set sales targets Toyota 60,000 units per year ie. Electrical plugs on the back right side, while the channels for the charging station located on the left. So you could choose to fill out which one.

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Intrigued by this latest version of the Prius sensation, hundreds of journalists from around the world the opportunity to try out the car at the Fuji Speedway circuit, located in Oyama, Suntō District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Prius driven as far as 2.5 km circuit around the famous with the long straight track.
Like the previous Prius, Prius plug in hybrid is also very quiet. No sound when the car engine is on, there's only EV indicators are lit. Car sign ready to be driven. The interior as a whole together with the regular Prius. There is a monitor in the middle of the dashboard, console-like bridge on the left side of the driver. On the console is located a variety of features ranging from the transmission, the key to HV mode, EV or Power and buttons to adjust the air conditioning and so forth. Rear cabin was large enough to provide roomy impression. Passengers who sit in the back seat can freely sit in her chair. Well, now let's try driving this car. Move the transmission from P to D, and press the gas pedal. The car immediately sped. When compared with regular Prius hybrid, electric Prius is more fun to accelerate. Both in the position of the accelerator EV, almost as good as the car raced invited by Power mode.

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At a speed of 00-50 miles per hour, if the car battery is still full, you will be using power from electric motors.

When going in 50 miles per hour, began to feel the roar smooth 1,800 cc petrol engine that gives you the Prius's more power to the Prius can go faster again. If using the EV mode, the Prius can be taken to drive up to about 20 km-50 km. So the Prius is appropriate to use this mode to be invited to the office. As for running away, using a power hybrid Prius. So you do not worry about the car battery will die in the middle of the road. Chief Engineer Tanaka said Yoshikasu Prius Prius battery can be recharged from an electric home. For a battery voltage of 100 volts can be fully charged for 180 minutes while the voltage is 200 v only takes about 90 minutes. Compared with NiMH battery hybrid Prius, Prius plug-in hybrid using lithium ion battery that is lighter by 80 kg.

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Battery Prius Plug-in hybrid

"This car is a combination of the advantages an electric car for short distances and hybrid for longer distances. PHV think Toyota is the next pillar of environmentally friendly cars," said the man who is smiling. You also do not worry with this car would be electrocuted. Because if the car had crashed or flooded, there are features in the battery that automatically creates a direct battery dies so as to minimize the risk of electric shock. Unfortunately this car is not scheduled to go to Indonesia, because it certainly is very expensive, so it has not been feasible.

Specifications Prius Plug-in hybrid

  • Length: 4.480 m
  • Width of 1.475 m
  • Height: 1.49 meters
  • wheelbase: 2.7 m
  • Weight: 1.4 tons
  • Capacity: 5 people
  • Scheduled launch: 2012 in Japan, the U.S. and Europe
Machine
  • Gasoline engines: 1,800 cc/2ZR-FXE
  • Maximum power: 99 PS at 5200 rpm
  • Maximum torque: 142 Nm at 4,000 rpm
Electric motor
  • Electric motors: AC Synchronous Motor
  • Maximum power: 82 Ps
  • Maximum torque: 207 Nm
Fuel Efficiency
  • Fuel consumption based on the calculation of the normal Toyota:
  • Efficiency Plug in hybrid: 61 miles per liter
  • Cruising range with EV mode when the battery is fully charged reaches 26.4 km
  • CO2 emissions of 38 grams per km.


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