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There’s nothing complicated about driving a Hybrid Electric Vehicle. See how Toyota’s designed them to be as easy to live with as any Internal Combustion Engine powered car.
Global Environmental Concern
Now more than ever, it’s crucial that we remain focused on far-reaching issues like global temperatures. In order for us to limit the rise of atmospheric temperatures to 2 degrees or lower, greenhouse gas emissions in 2050 should be reduced by 40%-70% compared to 2010. To help with this challenge, Toyota remains committed to exploring various electric vehicle technologies like HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs, FCEVs and even use of Synthetic and Alternative fuels like Hydrogen to realize this goal.
Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050
One of our primary goals is to greatly reduce CO₂ emissions from all new vehicles by 90% through electrification by 2050.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Toyota develop Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)? What is Toyota's stance concerning Hybrid Vehicles?
Toyota positions hybrid technology (which includes the component technologies necessary to develop electrified-cars) as a core technology that can be used with a variety of fuels.
We believe HEVs are the first step and most practical way to achieve a carbon neutral future.
What are the characteristics of Toyota Hybrid System? How does it compare with hybrid systems of other companies?
Toyota Hybrids uses two sources of power to move the car (gasoline engine and electric motor), which can operate independently from each other. While other hybrid technologies rely solely on a gasoline engine or an electric battery.
The Toyota Hybrid System (THS) combines a high-efficiency engine with a high-output motor so the efficiency of both power sources is realized depending on cruising conditions.
What is the lifespan of an HEV? Does a HEV battery require periodic maintenance? Is it shorter than the lifespan of gasoline vehicles?
The lifespan of an HEV is the same as a conventional gasoline car. With proper maintenance, the life of the car is prolonged. As for the battery, Toyota Hybrid Batteries has an 8-year warranty
How do you charge it?
Toyota hybrids self-charges itself through the process of “regenerative braking” what that means is the kinetic energy that is usually lost from braking is transferred to the electric battery which charges it.
It is through the process of regenerative braking that makes our HEVs more fuel efficient and environment-friendly.
How does Toyota Ensure HEV batteries avoid polluting the environment? Are the HEV batteries disposable/recycled?
Toyota has introduced a system across Asia for collecting and reusing used HEV batteries for HEVs, using the used battery alone for other purposes. It extracts rare metals such as cobalt from batteries to reuse them. Toyota’s Nickel batteries are also 100% recyclable.
What gasoline do we use?
HEVs use unleaded gasoline
What mileage do you have to reach before needing an oil change?
Hybrid Electric Vehicles require same periodic maintenance as conventional cars, every 5,000 KMs
How long is the battery life?
The battery is designed to last the life of the car. The vehicle itself has a 3-year warranty while the hybrid electric battery has an 8-year warranty.
The hybrid electric battery has an 8-year warranty. Toyota vehicles have a 3-year warranty. Through regular care and maintenance, the hybrid battery can last the same lifespan as the vehicle itself.
How do you switch between gasoline and electric?
The Toyota Hybrid System intelligently does the switching for you seamlessly based on your speed, acceleration, etc. It has the option of going in pure EV mode by pressing the EV mode button if acceleration is only below 50 km/h. The vehicle will automatically switch to a gasoline engine when the user needs power (e.g. overtaking in highways or uphill climbs).
Can we bring them to service stations when something goes wrong?
Of course. Simply bring it to any Toyota dealership like your conventional Toyota vehicle and they will know how to service it.
Any Toyota vehicle owner (Hybrid or conventional vehicles) may bring their units to any Toyota dealerships for car servicing and maintenance.
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