EV mode in Prius is standard on European and ASian version. Whats the reason they disengaged in in the US
2007-03-06 17:45:30 · 5 answers · asked by Ray-Gar 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Toyota
To conform with the EPA's testing methodology, a manually-activated EV mode is not available from the factory.
However, there are hacks to install an EV-mode button.
2007-03-07 01:16:16 · answer #1 · answered by Sevateem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are usually the last ones to get the technology. For example, the Prius in Japan already has the automatic parellel parking function like the Lexus LS460. I think we should be the first to get the technology since most of the Priuses are sold here.
The redesigned 2008 Highlander Hybrid will have the EV mode.
2007-03-07 11:27:19 · answer #2 · answered by FunGuy07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason is emissions control. Supposedly running in EV mode too long would enable the catalyst to cool and reduce the efficacy of the catalytic converter.
2007-03-10 16:14:39 · answer #3 · answered by geog_nerd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toyota
= overated
2007-03-10 17:54:28 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nobody in US wants any prius, sorry.
2007-03-07 01:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋