2005 Toyota Prius
Gasoline-Electric Hybrid
City  60 mpg      Highway 51 mpg     Combination  55 mpg

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The high DC voltage battery is located behind the rear split seats
down below a closed panel.

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The battery is fan cooled and vented from the passenger side rear seat.

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The hatchback curtain can be rolled in and removed easily.
The seats can be folded down.

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Removing the carpet mat, the toolbox area is accessible.

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The toolbox can be removed to gain access to the spare tire
and some battery-relay-electronic components.

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