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Prying Open the Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Areometer, Mar 13, 2006.

  1. Areometer

    Areometer Silver Business Sponsor

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    From the Technology Review:

    March/April 2006
    Prying Open the Prius

    A look under the hood and inside the battery of the world's best-selling gas-electric hybrid car.

    By Daniel Turner

    The Prius, now in its fifth year on the North American market and its third design, is the world's best-selling gas-electric hybrid car. Its success derives largely from the clever technologies described here.

    [Click here for a tour of the Prius' key components. Then move the cursor over a letter on the vehicle (A-G) to view a description of that component.]
     
    #1 Areometer, Mar 13, 2006
  2. Spunky

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    Thanks, that was a fun way to get a light review of the Prius' systems. Should be recommended reading for all our newbies.
     
    #2 Spunky, Mar 13, 2006
  3. lowspeed

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    The way the describe the regenerative braking is inaccurate...

    Correct me if i'm wrong.... but the back breaks don't regenerate....

    In fact the front discs dont regenerate either....

    Its the link between the front wheels and the generator that recaptures the energy.



    But very nice pictures :)
     
    #3 lowspeed, Mar 13, 2006
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    Caught that also...still, a nice site.
     
    #4 ralphh, Mar 13, 2006
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    Very well-designed basic look at the workings of a Prius. Thanks
     
    #5 Oxo, Mar 13, 2006
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    Same thoughts.
     
    #6 ScottY, Mar 13, 2006
  7. lowspeed

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    Also the Thermos is located at the front of the car.
     
    #7 lowspeed, Mar 13, 2006
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    #8 hobbit, Mar 13, 2006
  9. Cameron

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    And for those of us who are waiting, and waiting....
    (since January).
     
    #9 Cameron, Mar 13, 2006
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