Toyota Prius – A Successful Pioneering in Hybrid Vehicle World

Iordan Florin Fileru

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.809-810.1139

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The Vertical Forces Introduced by Wind on the Active Pantograph from Bodywork of Locomotive LE 060 EA of 5100 kW
p.1115

Considerations on Dynamic Contact Force with Catenary for the EP3 Pantograph
p.1121

Analysis and Optimization of the Piston System Using CAD/CAE Engineering Environment
p.1127

Effects of Slow-Acting Brakes Application Time Regulated Limits on Freight In-Train Forces
p.1133

Toyota Prius – A Successful Pioneering in Hybrid Vehicle World
p.1139

Thermal Analysis of a DC Motor Cooling System Availing an Engine Test Stand of Electrical Race Car
p.1145

Influence of Wind on the Aerodynamic Resistance for a Case of the Arrangement of the Equipment on Locomotive Bodywork LE 060EA
p.1151

Static Analysis on Computer for Requests that Appear at Elements of the Pantograph of Type EP3
p.1157

Analysis of Tribological, Mechanical and Thermal Behavior for an Epoxy-Clay Composite System
p.1163

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Toyota Prius – A Successful Pioneering in Hybrid Vehicle World

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With more than 4,000,000 units sold worldwide, Toyota Prius represent a successful story in the hybrid electric vehicles industry. The paper presents the economic and social context that led to the development of this new type of car and the evolution of Toyota Prius, which arrive now at the third generation. This spectacular achievement was the result of an impressive R&D effort that led to hundreds of new inventions and innovations. Some of them (engine cycle, battery, hybrid system etc.) are presented in this paper, with emphasis on truly revolutionary solutions for the automotive industry, which clearly distinguishes Toyota Prius from other hybrid vehicles. Besides the innovative character, these solutions offer better environmental and economic performance, but without compromising the well-known Toyota reliability. Toyota Hybrid System receives his confirmation by the prestigious organization TUV Germany, which ranks Toyota Prius first in reliability top in the recent years. We can thus say that besides the economic and ecological advantages Prius has made an important contribution to growth and strengthening Toyota brand, being a truly successful product.

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Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 809-810)

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November 2015

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Iordan Florin Fileru*

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Automotive Industry, Electric Hybrid Vehicle, Product Development, Toyota Prius

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