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To: John E.Quinn who wrote (862)4/19/1999 7:54:00 AM
From: blue_chip   of 6016
 
Toyota Announces Formal Plans to Sell Prius Hybrid Vehicle in US

July 14, 1998 - Torrance, CA - Toyota announced today that the company will introduce a Toyota Hybrid System-powered Prius sedan in the U.S. in late 2000.

The Toyota Hybrid System incorporates a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor. It operates on electricity at low speeds and switches automatically to the gasoline engine at higher speeds, depending on load and driving conditions. Because of the system's design, Prius is capable of recharging its battery by routing power from the gasoline engine to an on-board electric generator and never needs to be plugged in.

Prius incorporates all the safety, comfort, drivability, and performance of a conventional four-door compact sedan. A long wheelbase with short front and rear overhangs means outstanding ride and handling, along with interior packaging that comfortably seats four adults. Prius was designed at Calty, Toyota's Southern California design studio.

Since it went on sale in Japan in December, over 7,700 Prius have been sold.
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