Plug-In Prius Video On YouTube

Great video, hope it makes it through the testing period.

 

Here is another one from YouTube.

 

This does raise a few questions.

If Toyota had three plug in Prius (last scene, unless it wat trick photo) then why havn't they sent one of the extas for me to test in Oregon and Washington?

Looks like there are five or six conductors in the plug. Apparently, the Charger will remain at home, cutting down on some weight, but this kind of blows away the chance to plug in at work. I think the American plug-ins to 120 VAC have that advantage. I am not sure I want a second feul door on the right side for these electric connections. Why not one plug to AC for Plug-In Hybrid and EBH, that can work at home, work, participating shopping centers (They could draw hybrid customers by having 120 VAC outlets outside and a Hybrids Welcome sine), etc?

Is it a marketing ploy making the plug look like a gas nozzle? People are sick of looking at those, and Toyota would do well to abandon that handle design.

Edit,
OK, I watched the second video and rewatched the first one. This time, I noted that the Bulky Cord Set has a big line lump on the house end, and then does appear to plug into a regular outlet. I seriously hope that Toyota changes the design to put the Power Convertor on board and provide an inconspicuous plug that will accept any standard extention cord, old Kirby Vacuum style. Regular extension cords would make it easier to set up multiple charging stations. Monster Cables can manufacture the pictured version for those who want to pimp their rides.

The GFCI on outdoor and garrage outlets in the USA (International Electric Code) should cover the safety concerns. If it is good enough for outdoor christmas tree lights, it should be good enough for Prius. Probably the extra 5 conductors has something to do with some sort of safety monitoring system for ground faults or whatever.

 

I'm not sure I get it. You can just swipe somebody else's video - put it up on Youtube and hope people rate it highly for some reason?