Shunsuke FushikiHybrid Vehicle Engineering Management Div.

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First generation Prius

Second generation Prius

Current Prius

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Low fuel consumption

Hybrid system The new hybrid effect

Emotionaldriving

experience

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High efficiency Compact andlightweight system

Excellent environmentalperformance

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Fuel Efficiency Gains Achieved with the New Hybrid System

(km/ )ℓ

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Current Prius

New Prius

5.0%

Engine

2.6%

Transaxle

3.2%

Motor

2.4%

PCU

5.0%

Hybrid batteryHybrid system management

Vehicle

40km/ℓTarget

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Max

imum

ther

mal

effi

cien

cy

Firstgeneration

Prius1NZ-FXE

Secondgeneration

Prius1NZ-FXE

38.5%

Current Prius2ZR-FXE

New Prius2ZR-FXE40%

(%)

(Year)1995 2000 2005 20152010

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: Toyota gasoline engines : Competitors’ gasoline engines

Improvements to maximum thermal efficiency of engines over time

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Reduced friction

Toyota-first dual cooling system

Improved combustion and knock control

Maximum Thermal Efficiency of 2ZR-FXE Engine: 40%

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Power split device

Motor

Parallel motor reduction gear format

Generator

Mechanical loss reduced by approx. 20%

Length reduced by 47 mm

New Multi-Axis Transaxle

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Loss reduced by over 20%

Weight reduced by over 20%

Compact and Lightweight High-Output Motor

Development of rolling-coil structure

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Loss reduced by approx. 20%

Size reduced by 33%

Auxiliary battery moved to engine compartment

Engine

Auxiliary battery

Upper cover

Inverter case

Smoothing capacitor

Converter case

Lower cover

Control circuit

Current sensor

Power stack(cooler and power cards)

Reactor

DC/DCconverter

PCU

Newly Developed PCU

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Newly Developed Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery

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0.40

0.60

0.80

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1.20

1.40

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Batte

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Size reduced by 10%

10%

35.539.4 1.281.00

28%

Current Prius New Prius Current Prius New PriusNote: assuming a battery temperature of 25℃

Newly Developed Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery

Charging performance improved by 28%

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Improved output

Newly Developed Lithium-Ion Battery

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+110mm

-55mm

Luggage area502　ℓ(+56 )ℓ

Battery

Current Prius New Prius

Luggage area capacityℓ56 increased by

NiMH & Li-ion

Relocated Battery

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Vehicle speed(km/h)

Time

(rpm)

Engine speed

Higher frequency of engine stops

Higher Engine Stop Speed

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Engine

Transaxle

Hybrid battery

PCU

Motor

4%

28%

13% 16% 13%

26%

Hybrid system management

Per-unit Contribution to Improvement in Fuel Efficiency

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Rear transaxleRear motor

Rear inverter

Hybrid battery(also on 2WD models)

New E-Four System

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TimeRear-wheel

torque

Setting off and

accelerating

Standard driving

patterns

Slippery surfaces

(snow, etc.)Deceleration

New E-Four Driving Mode

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More Enjoyable Driving Experience with the New Hybrid System

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Key elements of an enjoyable driving

experience

Peace of mind

Smooth driving experience

Light, responsivedrive

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Highway on-ramp

Driving in residential areas

Smooth driving experience

Peace of mind

Light, responsive drive

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Peace of mind

Smooth driving experience

Light, responsivedrivePeace of mind Light, responsivedrive

Key elements of an enjoyable driving

experience

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Acce

lera

tion

Accelerator pedal stroke

Power mode

Normal mode

New eco-mode (equivalent to current model’s normal mode)

Region emphasizing enjoyableacceleration performance

Smooth Acceleration

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Peace of mind

Smooth driving experience

Light, responsivedrive

Smooth driving experience

Light, responsivedrive

Key elements of an enjoyable driving

experience

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Current Prius

Pitch Excessive

New Prius

Acceleration (G)

Vehicle pitches unstably.

PitchMinimized

Minimizing Pitch when Accelerating from Start

Acceleration (G)

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Key elements of an enjoyable driving

experience

Peace of mind

Smooth driving experience

Light, responsivedrivePeace of mind

Smooth driving experience

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6 80 2

Engi

ne s

peed

4 10 12 14

Time

New PriusCurrent Prius

Responsive and Linear Acceleration

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Sports driving conditionsNormal driving conditions

Ahead

Behind

Left Right

New Driving System

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Engine speed needsAc

cele

ratio

n Vehicle speed

Improves acceleration in line with the driver’s needs

Engine braking needs

Controls engine braking in line with the driver’s needs

Dec

eler

atio

n

Vehicle speed

Sharp

Improved responsiveness

New Driving System

(m/s )2 (m/s )2

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Targeted fuel efficiency of 40 km/ℓ

Fun to drive

Compact and lightweight system

New Hybrid System

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Beautiful Hybrid

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