Toyota Hybrid Cars

Toyota has always been a world leader when it comes to manufacturing vehicles that are innovative, economical, and reliable. As well, Toyota has many technological feats under its belt (such as the twin scroll turbocharger) and is known worldwide for the amazing build quality of its vehicles.

Toyotas hybrid cars operate using similar technology to other manufacturers, though Toyota has managed to iron out most of the wrinkles much better than some of their competitors. The Prius, for example, has been both applauded and criticized for its unconventional "love it or hate it styling", yet as soon as personal opinion no longer matters, it becomes nearly impossible to argue against the immense aerodynamic benefits that the Prius enjoys. The aerodynamics, coupled with an extremely efficient hybrid power train, is the reason that the Prius can achieve its stellar fuel consumption ratings.

Come back to 2007 and the Prius is still around, not gathering much media attention, but still innovating as much now as it did 10 years ago. The "new" Prius uses a more efficient battery/generating system that allows the hybrid portion of its power train to operate more effectively. The result is improved fuel economy, meaning that the "new" Prius achieves better figures than the "old" Prius' already impressive figures.

The Prius, as well as all of Toyota's hybrid cars, uses a hybrid power train consisting of a gasoline and an electric motor that operate together to reduce the load on the gasoline motor. The gasoline motor operates under most circumstances, with the electric motor kicking in when the gas engine needs assistance- mash the throttle and the electric motor silently engages, adding an additional 28 pounds of initial torque and 28 horsepower to help the Prius get up and go.

The electric motor does not need to be plugged in, as the electric motor will recharge itself automatically and seamlessly- you won't even know that it's doing it. This occurs at moments when you don't need the electric's assistance and the car is still operating under a load, such as when you are breaking or cruising.

No matter the direction that Toyota may choose to go, the general public can place their confidence in the automaker to continue to innovate and strive towards lowered emissions and increased efficiency. If the evolution of the Prius is an example of things to come, we are in for a treat.

2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid

2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid