Takehisa Yaegashi

Takehisa Yaegashi
Born	1943 (age 73–74)
Nationality	Japanese
Education	Hokkaido University
Engineering career
Significant design	Toyota Prius Hybrid Synergy Drive

Takehisa Yaegashi (born 1943) is a retired engineer for Toyota Motor Corporation. He led the team that developed the Prius and, though retired, still works as a consultant for Toyota. He is known as "Mr. Hybrid."

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