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MetroMPG · 09-15-2015, 10:29 AM

A few more tidbits coming out...

Downsized front electric motor, addition of rear drive motor for electric all-wheel drive (doesn't say if it's in all models or optional). Functional at speeds up to 37 mph
downsized NiMH pack
plug-in Prius electric-only range will be 15.5 miles, up from 11 miles in the gen 3 model, coming next year (Toyota really doesn't want to sell these, do they?)

09-15-2015, 10:29 AM	#80 (permalink)
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