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Toyota Prius (XW20)
The Toyota Prius is a full series-parallel hybrid electric mid-size car developed and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation. The second generation Prius had been completely redesigned as a midsize hatchback. The XW20 series represented the second generation of the Toyota Prius, replacing its XW10 predecessor. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) also rate the Prius as among the cleanest vehicles sold in the United States based on smog forming and toxic emissions in 2008. Toyota sold about 1,192,000 of the second generation Prius worldwide.
==Development==
In 1999, Toyota began development on a second generation Prius under chief engineer Shigeyuki Hori. In 2001, Hiroshi Okamoto's exterior design was approved and frozen for production.〔http://design-cu.jp/sakuhin_web/a/okamoto_hiroshi/index.html〕 In 2003, the Prius was completely redesigned as a mid-size liftback, sized between the Corolla and the Camry, with redistributed mechanical and interior space significantly increasing rear-seat legroom and luggage room. The 2004 Prius is even more environmentally-friendly than the 1997–2003 model (according to the EPA), and is longer than the previous version.〔(Motor Trend 2004 Car of the Year Winner: Toyota Prius ), Motor Trend. Retrieved 2007-12-21.〕 Its more aerodynamic Kammback body balances length and wind resistance resulting in a drag coefficient ( ''C''''d'') of 0.26. Chief engineer Shigeyuki Hori's development effort, led to 530 patents for the vehicle.
The Prius uses an all-electric A/C compressor for cooling, an industry first,〔Bowden, R. (2004), (2004 Toyota Prius ), About. Retrieved 2007-12-21.〕 and also adds an electric power steering system to further minimize engine belt-driven engine accessories. Combined with a smaller and lighter NiMH battery, the XW20 is more powerful and more efficient than the XW11.〔(Test Drive Notes: 2004 Toyota Prius ), Car Talk. Retrieved 2007-12-21.〕 In the U.S., the battery pack of the 2004 Prius is warranted for or 8 years. The warranty for hybrid components in California and the seven Northeastern states that have adopted the stricter California emission control standards is or 10 years.
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