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Lets continue our session with the 2nd generation of Toyota Prius.. This model was a bit different from the previous. The vehicle was the second mass-produced hybrid on the American market, after the two-seat Honda Insight. While the larger Prius could seat five, its battery pack restricted cargo space. The vehicle interior featured a dash-mounted shift lever, and a small touch screen with a hybrid powertrain display. This feature showed the vehicle operation regarding the interplay between gasoline engine, battery pack, and electric motors, and could also show a bar graph of fuel economy results.
Further more, this model of prius was powered by a 1.5 liter 4 cylinder gasoline engine, a permanent magnet AC electric motor, and a 274-volt nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack. The gasoline engine developed 70 hp (52 kW) and 111 N·m of torque. The electric motor generated a maximum of 44 hp (33 kW) and 350 N·m of torque.
Lastly, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) classified the car as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV). Prius owners were eligible for up to a US$2,000 tax credit from their gross income. In contrast with the prior generation model, Toyota executives claimed that the company broke even financially on sales of the NHW11 Prius that cause them to stop the production.
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