The Toyota Prius, a hybrid-electric vehicle first introduced in Japan in 1997, marked an initial breakthrough. By connecting a small generator and rechargeable battery to the braking system of a standard car, the hybrid augments the normal engine with a battery-powered motor.
La The age of electric vehicles is now upon us. The Toyota Prius, véhicule hybride électrique apparu pour la toute première fois en a hybrid-electric vehicle first introduced in Japan in 1997, a marqué une première étape importante.