Thread: THE HIDDEN COST OF HYBRID CARS
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Old 03-09-2006, 07:38 AM
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Default Re: THE HIDDEN COST OF HYBRID CARS
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Originally Posted by bwilson4web
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
I'll reword my question. Can a Prius still be a useful vehicle without a replacement battery? Can it simply act as a gas only vehicle in the event that the 200 VDC battery dies.

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