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27 May

Toyota Prius Hybrid Electric Car Technology

Vehicles are considered as the source of most carbon emissions that add up to the global warming problem. I have come across an interesting article from a hybrid car blog and have learnt that there are already a number of this cars already running on the road.

Toyota Prius Hybrid Car

Toyota Prius Hybrid car is one of those that caught my attention due to its looks. It’s one of those midsize hybrid cars that is cute, and it’s the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle that has been certified this year by Environmental Protection Agency of the United States as the most fuel efficient car.Prius allows you to switch to electric only mode which could bring about up to 34 MPH. The thing is the electric only mode is not available by default for North American Hybrids, but could be installed as an upgrade. Ev mode or electric only products for prius can be bought from websites like www.juicedhybrid.com. The electric only mode chip upgrade could be easily installed and will be very useful in saving fuel in short distance travel.

Other hybrid cars use Voltage Tuning technology to stabilize voltage thereby improve fuel efficiency. Others use a ground system that increases battery performance. Hybrid cars are getting more attention from both government and public. Hybrid cars are still a bit expensive, but in the near future mass production of these cars will eventually make it affordable.

One Response to “Toyota Prius Hybrid Electric Car Technology”

  1. Waxner Says:

    Motor Trend magazine has chosen the Toyota Prius as the 2004 Car of the Year,” said Don Esmond, senior vice president and general manager, Toyota Division. “This may be the first hybrid vehicle to win the award, but it won’t be the last. The Hybrid Synergy Drive in the Prius is cutting-edge technology and we applaud the editors of Motor Trend for recognizing its significance in the evolution of the automobile.”

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