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arijunyesterday at 4:51 PM1 replyview on HN

The Prius is in series, or something like it.


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idontwantthisyesterday at 5:08 PM

No it’s not. The majority of power comes from the engine. It drives the electric motor mechanically, using it as a transmission. It is not just charging the battery.

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