Toyota Prius 2011 Manual page 29

When stopped/during take-off
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The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. During
take-off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine
is stopped and the motor is used.
During normal driving
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The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as
necessary.
When accelerating sharply
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The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added via
electric motor (traction motor) to that of the gasoline engine.
When braking (Regenerative brake)
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The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
Regenerative braking
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The motor generator converts kinetic energy to electric energy when:
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The accelerator pedal is released.
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The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in "D" or "B".
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