EDF tests rechargeable hybrid Toyota Prius

EDF and Toyota announce a technology partnership on the evaluation of rechargeable hybrid vehicles in Europe aimed at developing solutions for the future marketing of rechargeable hybrid vehicles, now in the prototype stage.

Rechargeable hybrids in actual road tests

The goal is to reduce the environmental impact of automobiles, particularly in urban areas.

The agreement provides that a small number of rechargeable hybrid vehicles will be integrated into EDF's fleet to be tested on the French road network in normal operation. The road test rechargeable hybrid vehicles that began in France in autumn 2007 will be extended in future to other European countries. Equipped with Toyota hybrid technology, vehicles can also be recharged on a standard electrical outlet.

Rechargeable Toyota hybrid technology

The rechargeable Toyota hybrid technology combines a gasoline engine, electric motor and a rechargeable battery in two ways: while driving and energy recovery phase deceleration or braking on the one hand, and by connecting the vehicle to Domestic electricity grid or a public terminal on the other. Over short distances, rechargeable hybrid vehicle uses mainly electric power to reduce CO2 emissions by limiting fossil fuel use. For longer journeys, the rechargeable hybrid vehicle operates on the combined electric / gasoline.

A new system to load fast

EDF and Toyota have also developed a new charging system and billing which are equipped with intelligent prototypes test. The system is designed to make electric power more accessible in roads and public car parks, and reduce the cost of electricity delivered to the customer.

For over forty years, EDF acts as part of its sustainable development strategy, to promote the use of transportation and electric cars rechargeable.

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