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2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
2-1.Plug-in hybrid syst em
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.
Gasoline engine
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)
Plug-in hybrid system features
The plug-in hybrid system is a system excellent in both economical
efficiency of electric vehicles and practicality of Plug-in Hybrid Elec-
tric Vehicles.
EV driving can be performed using electricity charged from an external
power source.
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If the amount of electricity remaining in the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) becomes low, the vehicle is automatically controlled in such a
way that it can be driven as a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle through
the joint use of the gasoline engine.
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: The EV driving range will vary in accordance with conditions such as vehicle
speed, the amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery)
and the usage of the air conditioning system. The gasoline engine may also be
used simultaneously in accordance with driving conditions.
System components
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