ACCELERATING
 Welcome to power to the power of two. During initial takeoff
from a stop, the high-output battery alone provides power to the
electric drive. As speed increases, the potent gas engine is engaged.
And, when extra acceleration is desired, power output from both sources
is optimized to deliver an even greater boost. Working in tandem with
the Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission, the
result is powerful acceleration without the jarring shift points
experienced in a conventional vehicle.