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Toyota gets all "techy" on us, explains Atkinson cycle

Click above to enlarge Toyota's own Jon F. Thompson, editor of the Open Road blog, has taken the time to explain one of the things that makes the engine of the Toyota Prius different than most other sedans. Sure, it's powered both by an electric motor and an internal combustion engine, but there is something a bit different about this particular four cylinder in that it runs the Atkinson cycle. Other hybrids, such as the Escape hybrid SUV, also run this cycle, which differs in a few important ways from the more traditional Otto cycle. Click ... Read more →

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