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The Prius Plug-in HEV A plug-in hybrid electric in NREL’s advanced technology vehicle fleet

Toyota Prius Plug-in HEV Curb Weight 3278 lb plug-in hybrid . Length 175.5 in. Photo from Atlantic County Utilities Authority, NREL/PIX 18311 Highlights Width 68.7 in. Height 58.7 in. The Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the NREL’s advanced vehicle fleet U.S. Department of ’s National Peak Motor Power 80 hp features promising technologies Laboratory (NREL) is part of a worldwide 600-vehicle Motor Location Front to increase efficiency and reduce demonstration project. In partnership with the University emissions—all without sacrificing Power 98 hp of Colorado, NREL uses the vehicle for grid-integration safety or comfort. The fleet serves Electric Range 13 mi studies and demonstrating plug-in vehicle synergies as a technology showcase, helping Seating 5 people with renewable energy. visitors learn about innovative Payload 26.1 ft3 Plug-in electric vehicles—including all-electric vehicles and vehicles that are available today Electric Top Speed 60 mph plug-in hybrid electric vehicles—provide a new opportu- or are in development. Vehicles U.S. Debut 2012 yr nity to reduce oil consumption by drawing on power from in the fleet are representative of Battery Capacity 5.2 kWh the electric grid. To maximize the benefits, the emerging current, advanced, prototype, vehicle-charging infrastructure must provide access to and emerging technologies. Battery Voltage 345.6 V Battery Warranty 8 yr or 100,000 mi clean electricity generated from renewable sources. Charging Standards J1772 (Level 1 & 2) Toyota will begin selling the plug-in version of its popular CVT Prius in 2012. Drive Rear Drag Coefficient 0.25 References: Wheel Sizes 15 or 17 in. www.toyota.com/prius-hybrid/specs.html

Contacts National Renewable Energy Laboratory Mike Simpson 1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden, Colorado 80401 Vehicle Systems Engineer 303-275-3000 • www.nrel.gov 303.275.3209 NREL is a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy [email protected] Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC Learn more about NREL’s advanced technology vehicle fleet: NREL/FS-5400-52045 • October 2011 www.nrel.gov/vehiclesandfuels/ Printed with a renewable-source ink on paper containing at project_advanced_technology.html least 50% wastepaper, including 10% post consumer waste.