At the LA show, Honda has also lifted the wraps off a new plug-in hybrid platform incorporating the company’s next-generation, two-motor hybrid technology in a mid-size sedan platform, which is set for a 2012 market debut.
The two-motor system continuously moves through three different modes to maximise driving efficiency: all-electric, petrol-electric and a unique, engine direct-drive mode. The plug-in hybrid also uses regenerative braking to charge the battery.
In all-electric mode, the vehicle uses a 6 kWh lithium-ion battery and a powerful 120 kW electric motor. In all-electric mode, a range of approximately 16 to 24 km is achievable in city driving, with a top speed of 100 kph. The battery takes 2 to 2.5 hours via 120V, and from one to 1.5 hours using a 240V outlet.
The vehicle can also run in a gasoline-electric hybrid mode, the platform featuring a 2.0 litre i-VTEC inline 4-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine, paired with an electric Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT). An onboard generator adds to the battery powering the electric motor. For more efficient high-speed cruising, the vehicle can engage in a direct-drive mode, in which only the engine drives the front wheels.
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new civic hybrid…
http://automobiles.honda.com/civic-hybrid/exterior-photos.aspx
This is NOT the new Civic Hybrid lar…
In the hybrid system, this is the most advance. However, the Toyota Prius I tot already run with full electric mode, but some occasion they only use gasoline only? Honda still need to charge?
It could be charge or using its own regenerative brake system to restore the electrical energy.. means something extra to Toyota Hybrid system
Not a particularly useful feature if you live in a condo but good effort.
Hello my friend get the condo management to install plug-in/charging points.
With sky high maintanence costs we pay every month ,its time you
demand for these facilities installed.
When the EV’s hit the market more places ie shopping malls &
office parkings will have it. Its like the “in-thing” & good publicity too.!! !!
Well, let’s see how many condo residents with fossil fuel cars agree that management fork out extra dough to install charging points for the few plug-in hybrid owners. Will charging costs be borne by car owner or management too?
Perhaps if Apple came out with the iCar, the take-up will be better. Jobs has proven that he can sell overpriced goods. :-D
Wow this is more advanced than the Toyota Hybrid System.. It could be plug in or by using a regenerative brake system. I guess it would be implemented on either the 2012 Honda CR-V or the 2013 Accord
Regenerative brake system technology is not new
as the current BMW Efficient Dynamics models have this already.
Its 320d consumption is only at 6.6lt/100km.
Toyota already has it ON THE ROAD, at the moment there are at least 100 Plug-in Prius in Strasbourg, France and another 500 in USA, Japan and other city in europe.
Paul,
If UMW were to bring in Estima Hybrid, wat would be the price? Do you have any guestimate?
No idea really, Estima Hybrid doesn’t quality for any duty exemptions… full duties apply. Estima Hybrid is selling at Naza World for RM268k last we heard.
http://paultan.org/2009/09/28/toyota-estima-hybrid-now-available-from-naza/
OK, thanks.
Duty exemptions is only for car below 2.0 or 1.5 hybrid .. so Estima Hybrid would not be free from that
This looks amazing man and it’s much better than the current IMA system, can’t wait for them to use this on the new Civic too :)!!!!!!!
The truth stories about hybird plug-in or not very much depends on the technology of :
1) Advancement in the electric motor drive efficiency
2) What r being used to store the energy bank:
i) Batteries – Less deployment or more powerful batteries (Still developing)
ii) Super capacitors – particularly for acceleration means
iii) Advancement in the intelligent computerized fuel and power management drive system.
Eager buyer r to be cautions and do some research first before purchasing this technology. It is good now that the auto industries r heading towards greening back mothernature. Let hope that this technology is reliable as it said and hope that this advancing technology will also cater for changes to be made for upgrade means. Otherwise having a monopoly towards this green technology gadget on a particular brand or model can really burns some big and large holes down your pockets…………….
Honda in Japan said Lithium Ion batteries will be used on the new Civic Hybrid, longer battery life and output? An EV only mode finally? Yeah :]…!!!
Another question is, is it a Full Hybrid they’re developing ?
Yes it is, sorry stupid question……