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Toyota Gas-Electric Hybrids: How It Works

Toyota holds the distinction for being the first auto manufacturer to sell a mass-produced gas-electric hybrid car. That, of course, was the Prius. Today, Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) is found on 7 Toyota models— and they’re all available for sale at Gander Toyota in Newfoundland

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Toyota Hybrids run up to 70% cleaner than conventional internal combustion engines and they offer significant gas mileage gains particularly in city driving.

But before you rush over to our dealership to take one home, you might be interested in how they work.

Starting Up

When you press the Start button on your Toyota Hybrid, it’s nearly completely silent. That’s because at start up, only the electric motor is engaged, saving you fuel for when you actually need it later.

Accelerating and Cruising

Under light acceleration, the high torque electric motor can shoulder the entire load, but when you need to merge or pick up speed quickly, the gas engine engages seamlessly for smooth power delivery. Plus, any excess gas engine power is fed into the alternator, topping up the battery pack as you go.

Decelerating and Braking

Usually, energy resulting from a running gas engine or friction brakes is wasted as heat. Toyota engineers saw this as an opportunity. When you lift your foot off the accelerator or apply the brakes, little electric generators absorb that kinetic energy and convert it into chemical-potential energy in the battery pack. This technology is called Regenerative Braking.

Idling

When you come to a complete stop or are waiting in the drive-thru lane, the gas engine finishes topping up the battery pack and then shuts itself off. However, should the battery pack ever run low, the gas engine is always at the ready to provide instant horsepower.

Reversing

Another area in which the battery powered electric motor gives sole power, and thus saving you fuel, is when you’re backing up.

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Gander Toyota

New and Used Toyota Cars, Trucks, SUVs in Gander, Newfoundland. Buy a New or Used Toyota today!

Call us now: (709) 256-7177
Located at 340 James Blvd, PO Box 385 Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador A1V 1W8
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