Innovation
Engines
The new hybrid system debuted in the Toyota Prius is the first to be developed according to a revolutionary concept named Hybrid Synergy Drive©. Current–generation hybrids rely on the petrol engine to produce peak performance, with the electric motor as an ancillary. Hybrid Synergy Drive© also gives the electric motor a more significant role and focus on performance.
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Safety
Fuel in the D–4D is pressurised to an extremely high 135mpa within the "common rail" that feeds all four cylinders (older diesel engines have a separate pipe leading from the pump to each cylinder). The high pressure injection creates better fuel atomisation for complete burning and increased power output. And because there is less fuel wasted though inefficient combustion, the D–4D delivers better fuel economy too.
Environment
Toyota's award–winning Variable Valve Timing with Intelligent (VVT–i) technology utilises a sophisticated computer to vary the air intake valve timing according to driving conditions and engine load.
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The Future
Toyota's award–winning Variable Valve timing with intelligence (VVT–i) technology utilises a sophisticated computer to vary the air intake valve timing according to driving conditions and engine load.
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