Hybrid EV System
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The Hybrid EV System controls the motor
and engine to achieve powerful diving and
conserve energy.
Based on powerful motor driving, the system
switches to engine driving when within the
speed range at which engine driving is more
efficient, reducing fuel consumption. In addi-
tion, energy regeneration during deceleration
ensures electric power for motor driving,
while also reducing fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions.
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The drive battery is placed under the front
seats in consideration of low centre of gravity
and weight distribution when passengers are
in the vehicle. The engine is installed in the
engine compartment primarily for power gen-
eration, and is connected to the generator and
the front motor via a transaxle that switches
the drive source.
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The drive mode (EV drive mode, Hybrid
drive mode, Regeneration drive mode) is
automatically selected according to the driv-
ing conditions and the remaining amount of
charge in the drive battery.
This mode runs with the electric motor using
the power stored in the drive battery. This
mode is mainly used when starting the vehi-
cle, although the vehicle may switch to this
mode even while driving depending on the
charge status of the drive battery.
Even if the charge level is the same, the EV
cruising range may vary depending on driv-
ing conditions.
Since driving at high speed or climbing on a
hill requires higher consumption of the drive
battery than usual, the EV cruising range is
shortened.
Hybrid EV System
Main features
System configuration
1- Drive battery
2- Front motor
3- Generator
4- Transaxle
5- Engine
6- Power drive unit (PDU)
The electromagnetic waves from the high-
voltage parts and wiring do not affect the
human body or medical devices such as
pacemakers.
Drive modes
EV drive mode
Be sure to pay particular attention to
pedestrians, motorcycles and bicycles
while in EV drive mode. Since there is no
engine sound, they may not notice the
approach or departure of your vehicle,
which may result in an accident.
For safety while parked, be sure to select
the “P” (PARKING) position and apply
the parking brake. Even if the READY
indicator lights up and the vehicle is ready
to run, there may be no engine sound or
vibration, so the vehicle may start moving
unintentionally without you realizing that
the vehicle is ready to run, which may
result in an accident.
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