Toyota to Display Prius Plug-in Concept at Frankfurt ShowThursday September 10 4:46 PMA plug-in hybrid vehicle basically operates as an electric vehicle on short trips and as a conventional hybrid vehicle on longer ones. Its electric vehicle attributes mean it has a longer total cruising distance and better overall fuel efficiency than a conventional hybrid; this means lower fossil fuel consumption and, thus, reduced CO2 emissions and atmospheric pollution. But because it is a hybrid vehicle, it can run regardless of battery charge and is not completely dependent on a battery-charging infrastructure. TMC is developing a plug-in hybrid vehicle that can be charged using external power sources (such as household electricity), based on its hybrid technology, which it has positioned as a core technology for environmentally considerate vehicles. The concept model TMC will display at the Frankfurt Show has a targeted electric-vehicle cruising range of approximately 20 kilometers on a full charge, and its targeted CO2 emissions level is below 60 grams per kilometer*. TMC believes plug-in hybrid vehicles represent an environmentally considerate solution that can be widely applied to respond to the diversification of energy sources. As such, TMC intends to introduce approximately 500 plug-in hybrid vehicles globally - approximately: 200 in Japan, 150 in the United States, 150 in Europe (including France, the United Kingdom and Germany); primarily to fleet customers - to encourage market acceptance and promote understanding. TMC will continue its efforts to achieve sustainable mobility by using its hybrid technologies to develop plug-in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and fuel-cell hybrid vehicles, which are expected to help reduce fossil fuel consumption, lower CO2 emissions and respond to the diversification of energy sources.
Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept Specifications
Length 4,460 mm
Width 1,745 mm
Height 1,490 mm
Engine
Displacement 1,797 cc
Maximum output 73 kW (99 PS)/5200 rpm
Maximum torque 142 N/m (14.5kgf/m)/4000 rpm
Motor
Type Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output 60 kW (82 PS)
Maximum torque 207 N/m (21.1kgf/m)
HV battery
Type lithium-ion battery
CO2 emissions below 60 g/km (target), according to
New European Driving Cycle (NEDC)*
EV cruising range approx. 20 km (target), according to
New European Driving Cycle (NEDC)*
Recharging time 100V approx. 180 minutes (target)
200V approx. 100 minutes (target)
*Measured in line with new official international regulations for plug-in
hybrid electric powertrains
About Toyota
Supported by people around the world, Toyota Motor Corporation (TSE: 7203; NYSE: TM), has endeavored since its establishment in 1937 to serve society by creating better products. Today, the Company manufactures vehicles and parts at 53 production sites in 27 countries and regions around the globe and is an active member in the communities it serves. In fiscal 2008, ended March 31, 2008, the Toyota Group sold approximately 8.91 million vehicles in 170 countries and regions under the Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu, and Hino brands. For more information, please visit www.toyota.co.jp/en/index.html. Source: Toyota Contact: Toyota Motor Corporation Corporate Communications Department/ Public Affairs Division Tel: +81-3-3817-9150 URL: http://www.toyota.co.jp/en Copyright 2009 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.japancorp.net |
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