Toyota wants the Prius in 2012 optional to equip with the function of external equipment to provide energy. Also other models of the car manufacturer would have the option. Reason for the Prius option is the tsunami of march.
The option consists of the installation of an inverter the dc power from the battery of the car sales to 100V ac. The plug of electrical equipment may be directly in the outlet of the inverter to be inserted. Toyota demonstrated the new functionality of the Prius, in combination with a fan, a fridge and a microwave.
Toyota says decided to have the run of the stroomvoorzieningsoptie for the Prius as a result of the tsunami of march in Japan. The option was already available on the Toyota Estima Hybrid and a hybrid minivan, and proved to be very useful to have after the power failure in the affected area. The Estima Hybrid was used as a stand-by power unit.
The battery of the Prius can be a maximum power supply of 1.5 kW. Touching the batteries, then automatically the engine started. With a full tank, the maximum power for approximately two days to be delivered. In the first instance, the option will be in 2012 in Japan are available for the Prius, but later, also other models. Due to other regulations and safety instructions is not likely to have the option even in Europe and the United States.
