Hybrid Technology
Introduction
For more than a quarter-century, Toyota has been at the forefront of the hybrid car market, offering vehicles that blend high performance with innovative design. Globally recognized and widely embraced, Toyota’s hybrids stand out for their style and efficiency. These vehicles significantly reduce CO2 and pollutant emissions, marking a transformative step in automotive technology.
Since their inception in 1997, Toyota’s hybrids have provided drivers with superior fuel economy and lower operating costs, all while delivering exceptional comfort and refinement. This commitment to hybrid technology underscores Toyota’s dedication to a more sustainable and enjoyable driving experience.
Since their inception in 1997, Toyota’s hybrids have provided drivers with superior fuel economy and lower operating costs, all while delivering exceptional comfort and refinement. This commitment to hybrid technology underscores Toyota’s dedication to a more sustainable and enjoyable driving experience.
What is a Hybrid Vehicle?
A hybrid vehicle uses two sources of power, an electric motor and a combustion engine. The combustion engine uses fuel, whereas the electric motor is battery-driven. While a hybrid vehicle uses both power sources to drive the car in full force, the vehicle can solely run on electric power to some extent.
Toyota Hybrid electric vehicles are self-charging. The battery is charged in two ways. First is when the petrol engine drives the generator and charges the battery. The second method is regenerative braking, i.e., the energy created when you brake or slow down the vehicle.
Toyota Hybrid electric vehicles are self-charging. The battery is charged in two ways. First is when the petrol engine drives the generator and charges the battery. The second method is regenerative braking, i.e., the energy created when you brake or slow down the vehicle.
Key Components of a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
- Petrol Engine:
A highly efficient engine that outperforms standard engines in converting fuel to energy. - Electric Motors:
Serve dual functions – one converts engine power to electricity for battery charging, while the other powers the vehicle in electric mode. - Power Control Unit:
Acts as the system’s brain, managing electricity flow from the battery to the motor. - Electric Generator:
Charges the battery and powers the electric motor. - Power Split Device:
Distributes power between the engine, motor/generator, and wheels in various combinations for optimal performance.
Petrol Engine
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Electric Motors
Serve dual functions – one converts engine power to electricity for battery charging, while the other powers the vehicle in electric mode.
Power Control Unit
Acts as the system’s brain, managing electricity flow from the battery to the motor.
Electric Generator
Charges the battery and powers the electric motor.
Power Split Device
Distributes power between the engine, motor/generator, and wheels in various combinations for optimal performance.
How Does a Hybrid System Work?
Toyota’s Hybrid System
Series- parallel Hybrid System
The system combines an electric motor & gas/petrol engine to drive the wheels, while the electric motor can drive relying only on electricity generated from the gas/petrol engine or the battery. This system can control the dual power sources for optimum energy-efficiency operation under any driving condition.
Functions and Features of HEVs
Why switch towards HEV?
When starting off, hybrid vehicles accelerate smoothly using only the electric motor/generator along with providing instant and powerful acceleration.
Due to the reliance on the electric motor/generator from starting off right up to medium-speed driving, there is no petrol engine noise.
