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Post #1 Sun, Dec 12, 4:01 PM |
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How does the engine work relative to the motor? Do both the engine and motors drive the car, but the engine can be set to partially charge the batteries? Can you let the engine only charge the batteries and thus run on only the motors? How do they work together?
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Post #2 Tue, Dec 21, 12:47 AM |
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Well, there are two ways a Hybrid can work. One setup (the more typical design, also the one Honda Used on the Insight when they shattered mpg records) runs on the electric motor most of the time, charging the batteries under braking, and when coasting, the engine is there to kick in whenever extra power is needed, or when the electric motor needs charging.
The Second setup (the one Honda used when they set a new record for a family sedan in both gas mileage, and a hybrid that performs like a normal gas-powered sedan, I had the privelege to drive one for a week, and while it was not admittedly fast enough for my tastes, it wasn't too slow by sedan standards, and it was unexpectedly fun to drive. Worked the handbrake a little bit though  ) runs on the gas engine, and uses the electric motor to provide additional power when needed, and to conserve fuel. It charges the electric motor under braking, when coasting, etc.
My guess is that this car uses the latter setup, as that is the setup typical of performance hybrids. It works well, phenomenal mpg can be attained, and good performance can be achieved at the same time. I must say that I like this car, but in the same sentence, Toyota is really just following Honda's footsteps, Toyota started development on this project nearly 3 months after Honda started development on the Dualnote.
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