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Glossary of Hybrid Technology Terms (continued)
Hybrid Battery
Composed of sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
modules, the 288-volt hybrid battery provides electric
motor power during start-up, acceleration, uphill driving,
and reverse. It also stores energy captured during
regenerative braking. The hybrid battery is covered for 8 years/100,000 miles
which ever occurs first. In normal use, we expect the battery to last longer than the
length of this warranty.
Inverter
The inverter converts the hybrid battery's high voltage
DC current into AC current for the electric motors and
vice versa, depending on driving demands and the
needs of the electrical system. The inverter can also boost
the battery's power up to 650 volts as needed for maximum power.
kW (Kilowatts)
A unit of electrical power equal to 1000 watts or 1.34 horsepower.
Lexus Hybrid Drive
Lexus hybrid technology that combines an advanced
gasoline engine, electric motor/generators, a hybrid
battery, an Electronically-controlled Continuously
Variable Transmission (ECVT) and advanced electronic
controls to provide powerful, seamless acceleration, outstanding fuel economy, and
reduced emissions.
Motor/Generator
In a hybrid vehicle, the word "motor" refers to an
electric motor which works with the vehicle's engine
to efficiently drive the vehicle.
The RX400h uses permanent magnet AC motors:
a motor/generator (MG1), a front motor/generator (MG2), and a rear motor/
generator (MGR*).
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* Vehicleswith optionalAll-WheelDriveonly.
HYBRID OVERVIEW
RX 400h