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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 23, 2008
Takehito Yoda, Toyota, JP;
Atsushi Fujita, Kasai, JP;
Takehito Yoda, Toyota, JP;
Atsushi Fujita, Kasai, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota, JP;
Abstract
A hybrid vehicle includes a rear floor panel, a cross beam, a rear seat, a battery pack and a fuel tank. The rear floor panel is formed with a raised portion located behind the rear seat. The cross beam is disposed in a region located below the raised portion. The battery pack is disposed between the rear seat and the rear floor panel. The fuel tank is disposed in the region located below the raised portion, and is composed of a body located behind the cross beam and a projecting portion projecting forward from upper side surfaces of the body to extend into the space located between a second rear cross member and the cross beam.