It was uncommon to find means of transport that were more efficient than walking but less technologically advanced than motor vehicles.

"很少能找到比步行更有效率但是在技术上不比机动车先进的交通工具。

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Prof. Strangas said he had heard rumors of Toyota working on an advanced induction motor, but hasn't seen a published study on the work.

Strangas 教授说，他听过关于丰田研发先进感应式发动机的传言，但还没有见到这方面的研究发布出来。

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The CAD software for the motor is developed with advanced software tools based on the object-oriented concept.

采用面向对象的概念和先进的软件工具，研制了该电机的CAD软件。

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Spark EV is powered by an advanced electric motor and battery system.

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Its no-contact drive system uses an advanced low-noise motor and geared belt to ensure control over speed while filtering out vibration.

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It seems odd: After all the research Toyota Motor and its partner, Panasonic, have done in the area of advanced lithium-ion batteries, the Japanese carmaker decided that maybe Tesla Motors' crude approach--stringing together a bunch of laptop batteries--is the preferred way to power electric vehicles, at least for now.

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