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- Manufacturer: Toyota
- Body style: 5-door hatchback
- Class: Hybrid Car
- Models: NHW10, (1997–2001); NHW11, (2000–2003); NHW20, (2004–Present)
- MSRP: $22,175 - 23,070
- MPG: 48 (City), 45 (Highway)
- May 2008: Prius sales topped 1 million worldwideToyota: Worldwide Prius Sales Top 1 Million Mark (May 15, 2008)
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Toyota's Prius was the first hybrid car on the market and remains the most popular.Fortune: The Birth of the Prius (February 24, 2006) It went on sale in Japan in 1997 and was introduced internationally in 2001. Its popularity increased after being embraced by celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz and Larry David; by 2008 it was considered the most fuel-efficient car available in the United States.FuelEconomy.gov: 2008 Most and Least Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Technology
The Prius utilizes a combined hybrid system dubbed the "Hybrid Synergy Drive," or "HSD." "HSD" was developed as an offshoot of Toyota's original "Toyota Hybrid System" used in the Prius until 2003. It combines an electric drive with a continuously variable transmission to achieve a high level of fuel economy. Additionally, the Prius has replaced the traditional mechanical and hydraulic control system with a Drive-By-Wire system.
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Toyota Prius Questions
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What company makes the main battery for the Toyota Prius? 1 AnswerPanasonic EV Energy makes batteries for the hatchback read more -
Is a Toyota Prius front wheel drive? Will the Prius eventually have inwheel electric motors? 1 AnswerIt appears that it is front wheel drive. Here are a couple of sources that may be helpful and a forum where you can probably get a lot of useful info. read more
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How many cycles will a hybrid battery in a Toyota Prius be good for? 1 AnswerThe Prius control system does not allow the batteries to be fully discharged, and therefore according to Toyota the Ni-MH batteries in the Prius are not limited... read more
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What are Toyota Prius driving techniques for saving gas and recuperating energy into the batteries? 1 AnswerCoast as much as possible. Doing this helps recharge the batteries. Anticipate stoplights as far as possible. Avoid jackrabbit starts. read more
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In this Oct. 19, 2005, file photo a Toyota Prius hybrid compact car is exhibited at the Toky http://tinyurl.com/yz4g8wd #photo #2central
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2005 Toyota Prius Hatchback (Scottsdale) http://bit.ly/6HtuL0
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2010 Toyota Prius interior http://bit.ly/8MAYw3
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Prius affected by the latest Toyota recalls for 'sudden acceleration' issues (?) - http://bit.ly/7WCowS
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8-bit light on the Toyota Prius The children were bored they recalled http://funtuna.blogspot.com/2009/09/8-bit-light-on-toyota-prius.html
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