Hybrid car wins race
Toyota’s Supra HV-R hybrid race car became the first hybrid car to win in a competition in the Tokashi 24-Hour Race

Last year,
By entering hybrid systems into racing events, the engineers hoped to find ways to make hybrid system, such as those in the Toyota Prius production car, lighter and more efficient.
The Supra’s energy regeneration and operating efficiency was said to be improved by three electric motors and a specially designed capacitor.
A four-wheel energy regeneration and drive system with in-wheel motors in the front wheels in addition to one 150kW rear-axle mounted electric motor. According to
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