Once again driven with a powerful motor unit, the FCV replaces the HSD system’s petrol engine with hydrogen fuel cell technology. Using the fuel cells generating electricity to charge battery pack the FCV has no demand for external charging, merely requiring refuelling with liquid hydrogen very similar as the Prius HSD system requires petrol. The three models of the Prius family will significantly expand the traditional Prius client base and subsequent sales, their respective combined CO2 emissions of 89 g/km, 96 g/km and merely 49 g/km representing unprecedented environmental credentials from a whole model range.
With more than 70% of journeys covering less than 25 km, the zero emission, fully electric selection of the PHEV satisfied a substantial share of the users’ daily requirements. 42% of users also completed long-distance trips more than 100 km one or more times per week, because of the PHEV’s ability to operate as a full hybrid eliminating the number anxiety associated with journeys of the length in a fully electric vehicle. Fuel efficiency figures obtained under real-world conditions reveal that the PHEV consumes 36% less fuel compared to comparable, best-in-class diesel vehicle and almost 50% under the best-in-class petrol vehicle. Users that maximised the potential for the PHEV making optimal utilisation of the existing recharging infrastructure could return average fuel consumption figures of less than 2.0 l/100 km.
The 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid will come in a six colour range; Silver, Abyss Grey, Pearl White, Super White, Frosty Green and, only at the brand new Toyota PHEV, True Blue. System power will get a light-weight, highly compact, 4-cylinder, 1,798 cc, Atkinson cycle VVT-i petrol engine developing 99 DIN hp/73 kW at 5,200 rpm and 142 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, and a top end, permanent magnet, synchronous 60 kW motor unit generating instant power from 0 rpm along with a maximum 207 Nm of torque. The petrol engine and electric motor combine to give a total system power development of 136 DIN hp/100 kW.
Powered for 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid by the hybrid Lithium-ion battery, the electric motor works together with the petrol engine to enhance acceleration during normal driving. Power allocation is constantly adjusted between engine and motor unit to mix optimum performance with maximum fuel efficiency. The electric motor alone powers the driven wheels when the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is operating in expanded EV mode. An EV choice of around 25 km is dictated by battery charge and driving conditions. However, once the EV battery charge continues to be exhausted, the Toyota PHEV automatically operates as a full hybrid until recharged from another power, thus eradicating the limited range constraints of the conventional electric vehicle.
Maximising the Hybrid Synergy Drive® system’s efficiency, and regardless of the driving mode selected, the electrical motor offers a high-output generator during deceleration and under braking, to effect regenerative braking. Normally wasted as heat, kinetic energy is recovered as electrical energy for storage inside the high end Lithium-ion battery. suspension upper support rubber characteristics have also been changed to improve the vehicle’s excellent Noise and Vibration performance.
The control map from the Electrical power Steering (EPS) has additionally been revised in recognition of the nominal effect the Plug-in Hybrid’s specific weight distribution is wearing the vehicles driving dynamics. The air conditioning system uses an electric inverter compressor, allowing the air conditioning being activated without with regards to the engine. A Head-up Display projects useful information to the lower windscreen, including vehicle speed, the Eco Drive Monitor as well as the status from the optional Pre-Crash Safety and Active Cruise Control systems.
Toyota Touch & Go Plus has been specifically designed being both flexible and affordable. The system could be up-dated using the newest functions, as they become available. Available from launch, a Touch & Go Plus Apps function provides you with fuel price, weather and parking space information. Thereafter, new App options will probably be presented, accessible using a web portal. The machine offers access to SMS messages and emails, featuring a ‘text-to-speech’ message readout facility. An HSD system Energy Monitor, fuel consumption information and a rear camera with dynamic guidance lines to assist manoeuvring in confined spaces are fitted as standard.
Toyota Touch Pro also incorporates DAB/DAB+/DMB digital radio as standard, that makes it suitable for a brand new advanced Transport Protocol Export Group (TPEG) traffic information service. Based on a digital communication channel, TPEG represents a substantial improvement over existing, RDS-TMC analogue systems because it can transport much more information. Both Toyota Touch & Go Plus and Toyota Touch Pro may be designed with an 8-speaker JBL Premium Audio system which features GreenEdge technology. GreenEdge technologies are engineered holistically to make certain that the speakers, amplifier, equalization as well as component placement interact as a cohesive and efficient system, combining low electricity consumption rich in audio quality.
High-efficiency JBL GreenEdge speakers generate twice the sound output amounts of conventional speakers for the similar power consumption. They've custom designed acoustic lenses to spread a far more powerful sound across a level wider frequency range.
