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Old 04-21-2010, 11:07 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
Since the hybrids have expensive MOSFET and IGFET power transistors requiring cooling,I'm at a loss for recommendations with these advanced powertrains.
Fortunately, the inverter and DC-DC converter on the Insight are located inside a Faraday cage behind the seats, where they are fan-cooled with cabin air. Under the hood, it's very simple and conventional, aside from the traction motor inside the transmission bell housing.

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