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12p016a
Electric power
in use
When starting or backing up, etc.,
the
gasoline engine efficiency worsens,
so
the vehicle runs on electric power from
hybrid vehicle battery.
12p017a
Gasoline power
in use
During normal driving,
the vehicle runs
mainly on gasoline power. However, the
electric motor, using electric power gener-
ated by the gasoline engine, makes up for
any deficiency of gasoline power.
The vehicle controls the optimum ratio of
the gasoline and electric power to help
save energy more effectively.
12p018a
Electric and gasoline
power in use
When driving at full throttle,
electric
power is further applied from the hybrid
vehicle battery. Vehicle performance impro-
ves.
Summary of Contents for 2001 Prius
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