What is Toyota Dual Hybrid?

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JuniperRose
07/29/25 12:41am
Dual Hybrid, which means two engines jointly drive the vehicle, namely a gasoline engine and an electric motor. These two power units will work individually or collaboratively according to different situations and user needs. The following are the advantages of Dual Hybrid: 1. Strong smoothness: It is difficult to detect the intervention of the engine during acceleration, and the vehicle speeds up smoothly without abruptness. 2. Excellent noise control: According to relevant tests, the noise inside the cabin is only 36.2 decibels under idle conditions. In pure electric mode, only wind noise and tire noise can be heard, and the sound insulation effect is excellent after the engine intervenes.
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VanWalker
08/12/25 4:53am
Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive is the powertrain that has kept me from changing cars for five years. It's a hybrid technology where a gasoline engine and an electric motor work together to achieve fuel efficiency and high performance. In city traffic jams, the car switches to electric mode, with the engine off, making it quiet and cost-effective; at high speeds, the engine automatically takes over to ensure stable power. When I drove the Prius, fuel consumption could drop as low as 4 liters per 100 kilometers, saving half the cost compared to traditional gasoline cars. The battery recycles braking energy, and maintenance is straightforward—just an oil filter change during each service, with little else to worry about. This system makes driving more comfortable, especially during rush hour commutes, with smooth and seamless acceleration, unlike the jerky starts of older cars. In the long run, it's reliable and durable—my car has run 100,000 kilometers with few issues.
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