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Plug-in hybrid system control

The plug-in hybrid system features both EV mode and HV mode,

which are switched automatically. When a sufficient amount of elec-

tricity is remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery) the vehicle

can be driven as an electric vehicle in EV mode; and when only a lit-

tle electricity is remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery), HV

mode is automatically selected and the vehicle can be used in the

same manner as a hybrid vehicle.

The modes can also be switched using the EV/HV mode selection

switch. (P. 37)

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1-1. Plug-in hybrid system

Using the electricity stored in the

hybrid battery (traction battery),

the vehicle can be driven using

only the electric motor (traction

The gasoline engine may also be

used temporarily at the same

time in accordance with the

speed and load of the vehicle,

and with heater usage.