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Prius Hybrid Drive Explained
Niels Blaauw
A Blender-animated explanation of the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive, showing how the engine, two motor-generators, planetary gearset and battery work together as an eCVT.
HN recommends it as the clearest visual explanation of how the Prius power-split hybrid actually works.
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