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However, the newest vehicle involved in the study was a 1986 model and no test vehicles were equipped with the electronic control (drive by wire) systems common in 2010. All vehicles were equipped with automatic transmissions , that is, no vehicles had manual transmissions with left foot clutch pedal disengagement of engine power.
On May 8, 2018, an 18-year-old lost control of his Tesla Model S while driving 116 mph in a 30 mph zone and hit the curb, a wall, the curb and a light pole causing the battery pack to ignite; [106] the car was reportedly modified to be limited to a top speed of 85 mph. The driver and passenger died in the crash and subsequent fire.
[92] On February 3, 2010, the Japanese Transport Ministry began investigating the redesigned Prius, [93] and Toyota said that it was aware of 77 Prius brake complaints in Japan. [94] On February 4, 2010, the NHTSA announced it had opened an investigation into the issues with the Prius's brakes, [ 95 ] which Toyota said was caused by a software ...
The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (often abbreviated as the Prius PHV and known as the Prius Prime in North America, South Korea, and New Zealand from 2016 to 2024) is a plug-in hybrid liftback manufactured by Toyota. The first-generation model was produced from 2012 to 2016. The second-generation model has been produced since 2016. [1]
Johnny Wactor drove a Prius, one of the most targeted cars for catalytic converter thefts, and he was killed in California, the worst state for catalytic converter theft.
The Prius Two gained new 15-inch wheel covers and standard LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL). The Prius Three added a standard three-door Smart Key entry system, and the Prius Four featured standard auto on/off headlamps. The Prius Four also provided enhanced comfort with new SofTex-trimmed seats and an eight-way power adjustable driver's seat.
The Toyota Prius (/ ˈ p r iː ə s / PREE-əss) (Japanese: トヨタ・プリウス, Hepburn: Toyota Puriusu) is a compact/small family liftback (supermini/subcompact sedan until 2003) produced by Toyota. The Prius has a hybrid drivetrain, combined with an internal combustion engine and an electric motor.
Hybrid Synergy Drive logo. Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD), also known as Toyota Hybrid System II, is the brand name of Toyota Motor Corporation for the hybrid car drive train technology used in vehicles with the Toyota and Lexus marques.