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The term used to refer to the device which runs on gasoline, utilizing combustion to push pistons to deliver
Engine
power.
Environmental Protection Agency, the group responsible for rating the emissions & efficiency of vehicles sold in
EPA
the United States.
EV
Electric Vehicle, powered exclusively by a battery-pack charged before use
Fahrenheit, a measure of temperature, (F - 32) / 1.8 = C, -15°F = -26.11°C, 0°F = -17.78°C, 15°F = -
F
9.44°C, 32°F = 0°C, 40°F = 4.44°C, 60°F = 15.56°C, 70°F = 21.11°C, 80°F = 26.67°C
Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle, a fuel-cell vehicle that takes advantage of hybrid technology including the use of a
FCHV
battery-pack
The device (introduced in 2003) used to unlock doors and start the hybrid system. By default, it works as a
FOB
wireless remote for unlocking and is inserted into a slot in the dashboard for starting. As an option, it can be
upgraded to control the SKS (formally known as SE/SS) feature. And note that there is actually a traditional key
within which can be used for unlocking the driver's door manually.
FUD
Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt
Hybrid system with a large battery-pack, a small electric-motor, at least one large electric-motor, and a gasoline-
Full
engine that combined provide a wide variety of combustion & electric propulsion abilities.
Global Positioning System, this is the part of the Prius Navigation System that identifies your exact location on
GPS
Earth.
Greenwash
To intentionally mislead with respect to environmental benefits.
HEV
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
High Intensity Discharge, bulbs used for headlights; illumination is created using an arch electricity instead of a
HID
traditional filament
Hybrid Synergy Drive - Toyota's modular hybrid design, implemented starting with the 2004 Prius with other
HSD
vehicles now also using it.
HIS
Hybrid System Indicator - more commonly referred to as the Eco-Meter.
HOV
High Occupancy Vehicle - used to describe the restricted "diamond" lanes on highways
HP
Horsepower, indicating a unit of power, a measurement different from torque
ICE
Internal Combustion Engine
When an Internal Combustion Engine vehicle parks in a spot designated only for plug-in vehicles, preventing the
ICE'd
use of the charging-station.
Iconic
The term used to identify the 2004 - 2009 model years of Prius.
IMA
Integrated Motor Assist - Honda's hybrid technology
km Kilometer, a measure of distance, 1 kilometer is equal to 0.6214 mile
kW
Kilowatt, an electrical measurement unit used when describing Prius power consumption & storage
LEV
Low Emission Vehicle, once the cleanest designation, but no surpassed by several levels of reduced emissions
L/100 km
Liters per 100 kilometers, the more common unit of efficiency measurement outside of the US and UK
LMPG
Lifetime Miles Per Gallon
LRR
Low Rolling Resistant - used to describe minimum friction tires
MD Multi-Display - the touch-sensitive liquid-crystal screen on the dashboard of Prius
Mi
Mile, a measure of distance, 1 mile = 1.6093 kilometers
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