Prius Hybrid Drive Explained
What it is
A Blender-animated explanation of the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive, showing how the engine, two motor-generators, planetary gearset and battery work together as an eCVT.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN recommends it as the clearest visual explanation of how the Prius power-split hybrid actually works.
- 3 people recommended it
- 3 different months
- 1 strong recommendations
- first 2019, last 2024
What HN commenters said
“here’s a great video explaining how it really works. It blew my mind...”
Explains how Toyota hybrid drive really works
danw1979, 2019-01 · Strong recommendation · in “Toyota Finally Has the Power in Electric Cars”
“This is a great video on eCVT.”
Explains how eCVT differs from mechanical CVT
loonster, 2021-08 · Recommendation · in “Japan is holding back as the world rushes toward electric cars”
“very pedagogical and beautifully animated explanation”
Pedagogical animated explanation of Prius power split
CRConrad, 2024-12 · Recommendation · in “First Geared CVT [video]”
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Topics: prius, ecvt, planetary gearset, toyota hybrid synergy drive, animation
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