Toyota HV-M4

Toyota HV-M4

Building on the innovations introduced in the Toyota Prius, the HV-M4 is the first hybrid four-wheel drive in the world. The THS-C hybrid system links a high-performance engine with a pair of electric motors and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) to form a powertrain that never requires external charging. The HV-M4 also acts as a "generator on wheels," supplying household electrical current via several 100V outlets.

The vehicle embodies the latest advances in styling and information-age functionality. The body design is intelligent and futuristic. The interior is spacious, comfortably seating six. And multiple MONET multimedia consoles transform the interior into a media-rich living space. The HV-M4 is a true next-century vehicle. Our primary development concept was to extract maximum performance from minimal resources." The vehicle tail lamps, for example, use neon and LED, significantly cutting energy use. The THS-C hybrid system combines a 2.4-liter gasoline engine with two electric motors and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). eliminating the problem associated with electric vehicles-the need to recharge the battery overnight. The hybrid system simply charges the battery during normal driving as required.

Year:
1998
Engine:
2.4 litre pertol &: 2 electric.
Power:
n/a
Transmission:
Continuously variable. (CVT)
0-60:
n/a
Top speed:
n/a


Related Links

The Toyota website
http://www.toyota.co.uk