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Originally Posted by worthywads
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Don't know enough about hybrids, can you continue driving them without a battery if everything else is still functional or are they dead on the road?
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The Prius has two batteries, a 12 VDC used for regular accessories and the control computers, and a 200-273 VDC traction battery. There are two motor generators that use the 200 VDC, traction batteries. MG1 is also the engine starter and the 'fulcrum' for the CVT. It is a clever system.
Bob Wilson