SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY FOR ALL
Toyota Global Vision
Toyota will lead the way to the future of mobility, enriching lives around the world with the safest and most responsible ways of moving people.
Toyota India Vision
We will strive for excellence in sustainability ensuring we are eco- friendly in our products, services and customer experiences.
WHAT IS A SELF CHARGING HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE?
Toyota’s Self charging hybrid electric vehicle uses a gasoline engine and an electric motor. The vehicle can be driven using its electric power alone, as well as with the engine and electric motor working together. Unlike other cars, Toyota’s hybrid cars are self-charging. Electricity is generated as you drive the car, captured from the energy created when you brake or slow down. This kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy and stored in a battery when the vehicle is cruising too. When the vehicle is in need of more power, the stored electrical energy is released to assist the vehicle with more power. This process is controlled by the power control unit at very short intervals.
HOW IT WORKS
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Engine
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Electric motor
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Charge
Self charging hybrid electric vehicle
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1STARTING-OFF
The electric motor propels the vehicle alone.
Electric motor-only starting-off.
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2Regular driving
The electric motor does most of the work and the engine simply helps out.
OPTIMAL BALANCE
Optimal use of the engine and the electric motor.
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3Full acceleration
While the engine runs in the efficient zone, additional power is supplied by the motor/generator from the electrical energy stored in the battery.
Maximum use of power from both the electric motor and the engine.
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4Deceleration/ braking
In a conventional car, energy is lost when it brakes. In a self-charging hybrid electric vehicle this energy is recovered and stored in a battery for future use.
The large electric motor and battery allow large amounts of energy to be recovered and stored.
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STARTING-OFF
The electric motor propels the vehicle alone.
Electric motor-only starting-off.
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Regular driving
The electric motor does most of the work and the engine simply helps out.
OPTIMAL BALANCE
Optimal use of the engine and the electric motor.
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Full acceleration
While the engine runs in the efficient zone, additional power is supplied by the motor/generator from the electrical energy stored in the battery.
Maximum use of powerfrom both the electric motor and the engine.
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Deceleration/ braking
In a conventional car, energy is lost when it brakes. In a self-charging hybrid electric vehicle this energy is recovered and stored in a battery for future use.
The large electric motor and battery allow large amounts of energy to be recovered and stored.
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGY FAQ’s
Are self-charging electric vehicles powerful?
Thanks to the combination of a responsive petrol engine and powerful electric motor, Toyota’s electric hybrid vehicles have no dearth of power. With more power at your disposal, it makes driving more fun and enjoyable.
Are hybrids expensive to maintain?
Not only does it save fuel, Toyota’s hybrid vehicles are also more affordable to service than you may think. With parts like brake pads wearing less, maintenance costs are no more expensive than a conventional car.
Do hybrid vehicles have to be charged?
Toyota hybrid vehicles feature pioneering, self-charging battery technology. When the battery runs low, excess power from the engine charges it back up again. That’s not all. Our hybrids feature regenerative braking, so when you brake or coast, the engine produces electricity which will recharge batteries.
Do hybrids run on electricity?
Toyota hybrid vehicles can run on both gasoline and electricity. While cruising it can run on gasoline and when you need that extra power or acceleration it can kick-in the electric power stored in the batteries.
Are hybrids more difficult to drive?
There's nothing complicated about driving a hybrid car. A Toyota hybrid vehicle may be easier to drive than the conventional car you’re used to. Our self-charging hybrid system controls itself, switching seamlessly between quiet electric drive, responsive petrol power, or both together for a relaxed, hassle-free drive
Are self-charging hybrid electric vehicles popular?
Did you know that in Europe, Toyota hybrids sell more than regular conventional vehicles. The self-charging hybrid technology has found broad acceptance amongst the masses as this environment-friendly technology eliminates three key challenges – charging infrastructure, charging time and range anxiety.
Are hybrid electric vehicles for everyone?
Thanks to policy support and incentives provided in some countries, hybrid technology has been able to reach the masses, busting the perception that hybrid cars are unaffordable. In India too, if technology neutral and rationalised taxation policies come into effect, mass hybridisation can contribute to the national objectives of reducing fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
CHOOSE YOUR HYBRID
IN THE 21ST CENTURY WE HAVE TO FIND WAYS TO MAKE VEHICLES THAT ARE KINDER TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND REDUCE OUR DEPENDENCE ON FOSSIL FUELS. WE HAVE DEVELOPED A FLEET OF HYBRID CARS FOR ACHIEVING THESE GOALS, COMBINING DIFFERENT ENERGY SOURCES IN A SINGLE POWERTRAIN TO OBTAIN OUTSTANDING FUEL EFFICIENCY WITH SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER EMISSIONS, AT A PRICE CUSTOMERS CAN AFFORD.
HYBRID 8-YEARS BATTERY WARRANTY
We believe in a sustainable world that’s hassle-free and easy for you to imbibe. That’s why, we are offering an awesome 8-year or 16 000 km hybrid battery warranty on our Self-charging Hybrid Electric Vehicles. With it, you’ll be able to lead a sustainable lifestyle and contribute to creating a carbon-neutral world without any anxiety. Moreover, no matter what changes within that time, you can rest assured that the 8-year hybrid battery warranty won’t.
HYBRID STORIES
PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD ENJOY A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE WITH TOYOTA’S ELECTRIC VEHICLES. FROM THE LAUNCH TO THE TEST DRIVE, BOOKING THE VEHICLE AND THE AFTER SALES SERVICE, IT’S AN AMAZING JOURNEY FOR ALL. HERE ARE A FEW SNIPPETS AND TESTIMONIALS.
