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Generation 1 Prius Towing

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by The Battery Clinic, May 26, 2012.

  1. The Battery Clinic

    The Battery Clinic New Member

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    The Generation 1 Prius 1997-2001 (Not released in the US) uses steel encased D type Nimh cells welded together in a stick of 6 cells. Possibly every vehicle still running today would be doing so on reconditioned batteries and hopefully the Power Jockey. This video shot on 25/5/2012 shows the vehicle towing a 2 tonne load. The Nimh battery was reconditioned (cut and re-welded).
    Shows that you can use the little old Prius for towing provided the Nimh battery and the engine are in good working order.

    youtube.com/watch?v=hEJa_mHkq38
     
    #1 The Battery Clinic, May 26, 2012
  2. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    Moved to the Gen 1 Forum......
     
    #2 Paradox, May 26, 2012
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