hybridcarguide 2007. Do You Know that, Prius is unlike other vehicles not only because of its hybrid technology, but also because of its amazing transmission. Unlike most vehicles on the road today, which have either 4 speeds and an automatic transmission or 5 speeds and a manual transmission, the Prius only has 1 speed. At the heart of that brilliant transmission is the Power Split Device (PSD) which regulates how much output (RPM) comes from each of its inputs (gasoline engine and electric motors). By combining different levels of the high torque electric motors with a high efficiency gasoline engine, the Prius is able to emulate all 5 speeds of a manual transmission, with the smooth ride of an automatic.

Customer Said,
Toyota’s hybrid-power car is redesigned for 2004, growing in size, power, and features. This 4-dr hatchback is 6.9 inches longer in wheelbase, 6.3 inches longer overall, taller, and wider, and 125 lb heavier than the sedan it replaces.

If you thought the Prius hybrid car was just a fad, you’d better think again…How did Toyota make the new Prius beefier but at the same time more fuel efficient? The short answer is advanced engineering.

This second generation effort corrects flaws in the original Prius and sets a benchmark for other automakers to attempt to reach…The 2004 Toyota Prius easily accommodated a 6-foot, 8-inch friend in its rear seat…This is a practical four-door with a large cargo area under a hatch that could easily satisfy many if not most buyers of family vehicles.

America’s best hybrid and no, you don’t plug it in.

We are admirers of brilliant design and engineering. Which is to say, design and engineering that advance the state of the automotive art without forcing users to relearn what they already know about the automobile.

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• Sport Hybrid Car, GQ by CITROEN Concept 2011 Picture
• Tata Nano EV Hybrid Concept Picture in GAS 2010
• Infiniti M35 Hybrid 2011 Picture at the Geneva Auto Show 2010
• Sport Luxury Car, Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid 2011
• All New SUV, Hyundai ix35 2011 Picture
• The all-new Honda CR-Z hybrid launch in Geneva Auto Show
• Lexus CT 200h 2011 Picture
• Review and Spy View, Mitsubishi RVR Crossover 2010 Picture

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