TOYOTA has been a pioneer of hybrid electric technology for nearly a quarter of a century.
Its constant innovation has delivered improvements in new generations of Toyota hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) with efficient and powerful performance, such as the Corolla Cross Hybrid Electric and Innova Zenix Hybrid Electric.
These HEVs are designed to deliver smooth, silent and efficient drives.
HOW HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES WORK
HEVs use two separate sources of power – a petrol engine and an electric motor.
The electric motor does not require plugging in to charge as the engine automatically charges the battery.
In fact, the Toyota HEVs also come with a regenerative braking feature, which captures the kinetic energy from braking and converts it into electrical power.
These dual power sources work together to create better fuel economy without compromising on performance.
They allow the Toyota HEVs to drive purely on electricity at lower speeds and when the engine is idling or starting up, as well as operating the engine only at higher speeds.
Due to this, when driving in the city, the Toyota HEVs operate mainly from the electric motor, emitting zero smoke as a result.
The Toyota HEVs also consume less petrol overall, resulting in lower exhaust emissions.
When driving the Toyota HEVs, motorists will find them responsive and spirited, due to the instant availability of torque from the electric motor and the higher speeds the petrol engine is capable of delivering.
This makes the Toyota HEVs practical, as motorists can enjoy the benefits of both power sources.
Contrary to popular belief, the fuelling and maintenance costs for HEVs are affordable.
The maintenance costs for HEVs are lower when compared to a conventional vehicle, due to lesser vehicle parts and the higher reliability of electric and battery components.
For instance, the use of the regenerative braking feature results in less wear on brake pads, helping motorists save on brake maintenance costs.
As for the Toyota HEVs' batteries, they are designed to be safe and long-lasting. Toyota also offers an 8 + 2 years warranty for added peace of mind.
Click here to learn more and book a test drive for Toyota's Corolla Cross Hybrid Electric and here for Innova Zenix Hybrid Electric.