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Originally Posted by Old Tele man

Apparently, the GenIV 2016 Prius ain't gonna be SO revolutionary as we think:

http://www.autonews.com/article/2014...nto-next-prius

Sounds like simply "reduction" of parasitic electrical losses...and little more.

The energy storage system on the racer, for example, needs to capture energy as the car brakes from 186 mph to 60 mph in about 3 seconds.

42 MPH/second

Using silicone carbide semiconductors will boost hybrid efficiency ten percent and they plan on marketing the technology in a fuel years.