Hybrid vehicle drivetrain
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Hybrid vehicle drivetrains transmit power to the driving wheels for hybrid vehicles. A hybrid vehicle has multiple forms of motive power, and can come in many configurations. For example, a hybrid may
The Chevrolet Volt operates primarily as a series hybrid.
Power-splitter series-hybrid Toyota Prius
Early Hybrid Synergy Drive. Generation 1/Generation 2 (chained) ICE-MG1-MG2 Power Split Device HSD is shown. MG2 ratio permanently set at 1:1.
Late Hybrid Synergy Drive. Generation 3 (chainless) ICE-MG1 Power Split Device/MG2 Motor Speed Reduction Device HSD is shown. MG2 ratio permanently set at 2.5:1.
Hybrid Synergy Drive
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Hybrid Synergy Drive system, also known as Toyota Hybrid System II, is the brand name of Toyota Motor Corporation for the hybrid car drive train technology used in vehicles with the Toyota and Lexus m
Hybrid Synergy Drive logo from a Toyota Prius
Power electronics from Prius NHW11 "Classic"