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Principles of Operation
Overview

Prius is a Latin word meaning to go before." Toyota chose this name


because the Prius vehicle is the predecessor of the cars to come. Rapid
population growth and economic development in recent decades have
resulted in a sharp increase in fossil fuel consumption on a global
scale. Faced with the challenges to create an earthfriendly vehicle,
Toyota has produced the worlds first mass produced hybrid
automobile.
The hybrid system is the wave of the future, and now there are more
incentives to purchase one. Owners of the Prius or any other hybrid
gasandelectric vehicle, may be eligible for a federal income tax
deduction. According to the Internal Revenue Service, hybrid vehicles
qualify for a longstanding tax deduction that applies to vehicles
powered by cleanburning fuels. The policy allows a onetime deduction
which can be claimed by the consumer for the year the car was first put
in use.
In its simplest form, a hybrid system combines the best operating
characteristics of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor.
More sophisticated hybrid systems, such the Toyota Hybrid System,
recover energy otherwise lost to heat in the brakes and use it to
supplement the power of its fuelburning engine. These sophisticated
techniques allow the Toyota Hybrid System to achieve superior fuel
efficiency and a massive reduction in CO2.
Upon its release in 2001, the Prius was selected as the worlds
bestengineered passenger car. The car was chosen because it is the first
hybrid vehicle that holds four to five people and their luggage. It is also
one of the most economical and environmentally friendly vehicles
available. In 2004 the second generation Prius won the prestigious
Motor Trend Car of the Year Award.
The Toyota Hybrid System (THS) powertrain in the original Prius and
the Toyota Hybrid System II (THSII) powertrain in the second
generation Prius both provide impressive EPA fuel economy numbers
and extremely clean emissions:

THS (20012003 Prius)

THSII (2004 & Later)

City:

52 mpg

City:

60 mpg

Highway:

45 mpg

Highway:

51 mpg

SULEV

ATPZEV (California Spec.)

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SULEV standards are about 75% more stringent than ULEV and
nearly 90% cleaner than LEV for smog forming exhaust gases.
SULEV vehicles will emit less than a single pound of hydrocarbons
during 100,000 miles of driving (about the same as spilling a pint of
gasoline).
ATPZEV vehicles use advanced technology capable of producing
zero emissions during at least part of the vehicles drive cycle.

CARB Emission
Ratings

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Hybrid System
Component

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Principles of
Operation

The main components of the hybrid system are:


IC Engine
Motor Generator 1 (MG1)
Motor Generator 2 (MG2)
Planetary Gear Set
Inverter
HV Battery
HV ECU
The 1NZFXE 1.5liter gasoline engine employs VVTi variable valve
timing and ETCSi electronic throttle control.
Motor Generator 1 (MG1) operates as the control element for the power
splitting planetary gear set. It ges the HV battery and also supplies
electrical power to drive Motor Generator 2 (MG2). MG1 effectively
controls the continuously variable transmission function of the
transaxle and operates as the engine starter. MG2 is used for motive
force at low speeds and supplemental force at high speeds. It provides
power assist to the engine output as needed and helps the vehicle
achieve excellent dynamic performance. It also functions as a generator
during regenerative braking.
The planetary gear unit is a power splitting device. MG1 is connected
to the sun gear, MG2 is connected to the ring gear and the engine
output shaft is connected to the planet carrier. These components are
used to combine power delivery from the engine and MG2 and to
recover energy to the HV battery. Current between MG1, MG2 and the
HV battery is controlled by the inverter. The inverter converts
highvoltage battery DC to AC power and it rectifies highvoltage AC
from MG1 and MG2 to recharge the highvoltage battery.
The battery stores power recovered by MG2 during regenerative
braking and power generated by MG1. The battery supplies power to
the electric motor when starting off or when additional power is
required.

THS (20012003 Prius)

THSII (2004 and later Prius)

38 Nickel Metal Hydride modules

28 Nickel Metal Hydride modules

Total voltage: 273.6V

Total voltage: 201.6V

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When starting off and traveling at low speeds, MG2 provides the
primary motive force. The engine may start immediately if the HV
battery State ofCharge (SOC) is low. As speed increases above 15 to
20 mph the engine will start.
When driving under normal conditions the engines energy is divided
into two paths; a portion drives the wheels and a portion drives MG1 to
produce electricity. The HV ECU controls the energy distribution ratio
for maximum efficiency.
During full acceleration power generated by the engine and MG1 is
supplemented by power from the HV battery. Engine torque combined
with MG2 torque delivers the power required to accelerate the vehicle.
During deceleration or braking the wheels drive MG2. MG2 acts as a
generator for regenerative power recovery. The recovered energy from
braking is stored in the HV battery pack.

Hybrid Control
Modes

The hybrid system uses various modes to achieve the most efficient
operation in response to the driving conditions. The following graphics
review each of these modes.

Starting Out When starting out under light load and light throttle only MG2 turns
to provide power. The engine does not run and the vehicle runs on
electric power only. MG1 rotates backwards and just idles; it does not
generate electricity.

Starting Out
The electric power supply
from the HV battery to MG2
provides force to drive
the wheels.

Figure 1.3

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Normal Driving Above approximately 14 mph during normal lowspeed driving the
engine runs and provides power. MG2 turns and runs as a motor and
provides an electric assist. MG1 is turned in the same direction by the
engine as a generator and provides electricity for MG2.

Normal Driving
While the engine drives
the wheels via the
planetary gears, MG1 is
driven via the planetary
gears to supply electricity
to MG2.

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Full Throttle For maximum acceleration or speed, electric drive power from MG2
Acceleration and supplements engine power. The HV battery provides electricity to MG2.
High Speed Cruise MG1 also receives electrical power from the HV battery and turns in the
reverse direction to create an overdrive ratio for maximum speed.

Full Throttle
Acceleration and
High Speed Cruise
MG2 supplements engine
power for maximum
acceleration or speed.

Figure 1.5

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Deceleration and As soon as the accelerator pedal is released by the driver MG2 becomes
Braking a generator. MG2 is turned by the drive wheels and generates
electricity to recharge the HV battery. This process is called
Regenerative Braking. As the vehicle decelerates, the engine stops
running and MG1 turns backwards to maintain the gear ratio.
When the brake pedal is depressed most of the initial braking force
comes from Regenerative Braking and the force required to turn MG2
as a generator. The hydraulic brakes provide more stopping power as
the vehicle slows.

Deceleration and
Braking
When the vehicle
decelerates, kinetic energy
from the wheels is
recovered and converted
into electrical energy and
used to recharge the HV
battery by means of MG2.

Figure 1.6

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Reverse When the vehicle moves in reverse, MG2 turns in reverse as an electric
motor. The engine does not run. MG1 turns in the forward direction
and just idles; it does not generate electricity.

Reverse
MG2 rotates backwards to
move the vehicle in
reverse.The engine does
not run.

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WORKSHEET 1-1
Data List Test Drive

Vehicle

Year/Prod. Date

Engine

Transmission

Worksheet Objectives
In this worksheet you will use the Diagnostic Tester and TechView to obtain and view relevant information and
observe data lists while driving the vehicle. You will then relate this information to the different components and
technologies of the hybrid system.

Tools and Equipment

Vehicle

Diagnostic Tester

TIS Machine w/TechView

Section 1 - Data Lists


1. Connect the Diagnostic Tester to DLC3. Start the vehicle (READY light ON).
2. Go to HV ECU, Data List.
3. Create a User Data List with the following items:

MG1 REV

MG2 REV

MG1 TORQ

MG2 TORQ

POWER RQST

ENGINE SPD

VEHICLE SPEED

Note: Remember that when REV and TORQ are the same (both + positive or both - negative) the component is
being used as a MOTOR. When REV and TORQ are different (i.e. REV + & TORQ -) the component is a
GENERATOR.

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4. From a stop, lightly accelerate to 20mph. Record the following values:

MG1 REV-

MG1 TORQ -

MG2 REV -

MG2 TORQ -

ENGINE SPD-

5. Is MG1 being used as motor or a generator?

6. Is MG2 being used as a motor or generator?

7. Is the engine running?

8. Bring vehicle speed up to approximately 35 mph. Record the following values:


MG1 REV-

MG1 TORQ -

MG2 REV -

MG2 TORQ -

ENGINE SPD-

9. Is MG1 being used as motor or a generator?

10. Is MG2 being used as a motor or generator?

11. Is the engine running?

12. Bring vehicle speed up to approximately 45 mph. Record the following values:

MG1 REV-

MG1 TORQ -

MG2 REV -

MG2 TORQ -

ENGINE SPD-

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13. Is MG1 being used as motor or a generator?

14. Is MG2 being used as a motor or generator?

15. Is the engine running?

Section 2 - Snapshot & TechView Data


1. While braking, take a snapshot of:

MG1 REV

MG1 TORQ

MG2 REV

MG2 TORQ

ENGINE SPD

VEHICLE SPD

ACC SENSOR MAIN

2. Drive at low speeds in reverse and take a snapshot of:

MG1 REV

MG1 TORQ

MG2 REV

MG2 TORQ

ENGINE SPD

VEHICLE SPD

ACC SENSOR MAIN

3. Take a snapshot of while in the B Mode:

MG1 REV

MG1 TORQ

MG2 REV

MG2 TORQ

ENGINE SPD

VEHICLE SPD

ACC SENSOR MAIN

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4. Return to the shop and load the snapshots on TechView. Play the snapshots back for the instructor using
one of the graphing functions.
5. While braking, what are MG1 & MG2 doing? Why?

6. While in reverse, what are MG1 & MG2 doing? Why?

7. While in the B mode, what are MG1 & MG2 doing? Why?

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