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Originally Posted by flopshot
According to the article:
"The first half of the system consists of a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. The Atkinson-cycle engine generates 147 hp and is coupled to a continuously variable transmission. The second half of the system is a small, high-torque electric motor that produces 141 hp."
You can have the Japanese TCH, I want the USA-built TCH that has 288 horsepower, that's more than a Camry SE! lol.
(I know this is a typo, the electric motor is really 40hp) |
No, it's not a typo, the electric motor can output 141 HP, it's the battery that is limited to 40 HP output. Part of the ICE output is used to generate electricity, so electric motor can develop more than 40HP as it is by being feed electricity directly from generator , but then you loose some of that power from ICE output going directly to wheels so despite the fact that ICE makes 147 HP and electric motors can develop 141, only 188 HP total can be output to wheels at any time. It would make nice summer project to add extra battery pack and get full 288 HP output to wheels on the TCH. wouldn't it?