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With an electric water pump, the Prius engine is the first production engine that requires no accessory belts, which also further improves fuel economy. [13] The electric motors and other components of the hybrid powertrain are also smaller and more efficient. [14] Toyota estimates the new inverter, motor and transaxle are 20 percent lighter.
On October 21, 2010, Toyota announced a recall of 1.53 million vehicles (740,000 in the U.S., 599,000 in Japan, and 191,000 in Europe and other markets) worldwide; the recall affected MY 2005 and 2006 Avalon, MY 2004 to 2006 Highlander (non-hybrid) and Lexus RX330 and MY 2006 Lexus GS300, IS250 and IS350; the models affected in Japan and ...
The 1NZ-FXE Hybrid Synergy Drive in the Toyota Prius has won several International Engine of the Year awards: Best Eco-friendly 2000; Best Eco-friendly 2001; Best Fuel Economy 2005; Best 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre 2005 [9] Best Fuel Economy 2006; Best 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre 2006 [9] Applications: Toyota Corolla Axio/Fielder Hybrid NKE165 (2013 ...
2006 Prius cut-away in a Toyota showroom in Paris. The Prius uses an all-electric A/C compressor for cooling, an industry first, [7] and also adds an electric power steering system to further minimize engine belt-driven engine accessories. Combined with a smaller and lighter NiMH battery, the XW20 is more powerful and more efficient than the XW10.
[6] [7] The Prius c was ranked by the EPA as the 2012 most fuel efficient compact car when plug-in electric vehicles are excluded. [8] [9] The production version of the Aqua was unveiled in the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The production Prius c was introduced in the U.S. at the January 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. [10]
Gwyneth Paltrow is cooking up a tasty breakfast for Brad Falchuk!. On Monday, Dec. 16, the Oscar winner, 52, posted a video on Instagram of her making one of her viral “boyfriend breakfasts ...
Danny Pintauro shared that he underwent emergency surgery following an accident on a scooter. On Sunday, Dec. 1, the Who's The Boss alum, 48, revealed the accident happened on the night of ...
The Toyota Prius (XW10) is a subcompact hybrid car that was produced by Toyota between 1997 and 2003 in Japan. [2] The XW10 is divided into the NHW10 and its NHW11 counterpart, both of which represent the first generation of Prius series. The Toyota Prius is the first mass-produced hybrid car, and was released 2 years ahead of other ...