Just an observation and wondering
I have driven the Toyota Prius when they first came on the market years ago. I liked it and it ran fine with no problems, even in the summer. If, there is nothing (NO engine) but an electric motor...
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I think every one is missing the specific technology of the Prius. It is a hybrid - meaning it has a small gas fired engine in addition to the electric drive motor and batteries. The energy dissipated from the brakes, wheels turning and the gas engine rotation, recharges the batteries. The control computer decides which is better suited (for performance and effeciency) which drive system is better and switches back and forth between them automatically. The AC works as described above.
