Thread: New Clutch?
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Old 09-17-2006, 12:55 AM
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Default New Clutch?

Toyota's website for the 450h mentions a new drivetrain that has 2 clutches, an inner one and an outer one, each capable of interfacing with the wheels. Since the Lexus still seems to use a Power-Split-Device (from the Prius), which seemed to eliminate the issue of a clutch, I'm surprised to see a clutch - let alone 2 - in this car. And knowing Toyota, if the clutch is back... it's probably not a typical clutch.

Anyone have any info on how it works?
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