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CGameProgrammer said:
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only Toyota's hybrids can run the engine to recharge the batteries while the electric motors alone power the car
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The Toyota only sends about 28% of the engine torque down the electrical path and 72% is fed down the mechanical path.
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Meaning that whenever the engine is running it is trying to push the car, even when the car is not moving.
I'm not getting confused between power and torque, I was only pointing out the error in CGP's statement. It is true of course that the Prius can move on electric power alone but not if the engine is running. I don't care what the display shows, if the engine is running it is helping push the car period (unless I understand it wrong).