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07-30-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tooter

I saw that really odd one, too. It's specifically designed to operate an engine within a narrow rpm range like a stationary industrial engine.

It's made to charge the batteries on a Prius.

I believe the engine gets connected to the driveline on the Prius and is used to directly propel the car in addition to the electric motor (as opposed to only charging the batteries).

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