[New post] Honda Accord Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid in Japan

Jonathan James Tan posted: " The Honda Accord Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid have been released in Japan. The Accord Hybrid can return a quoted fuel economy of 30 km per litre, courtesy of the Sport Hybrid i-MMD (intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) powertrain, which features Earth Dreams tech" New post on Paul Tan's Automotive News Honda Accord Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid in Japan by Jonathan James Tan The Honda Accord Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid have been released in Japan. The Accord Hybrid can return a quoted fuel economy of 30 km per litre, courtesy of the Sport Hybrid i-MMD (intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) powertrain, which features Earth Dreams tech. The Sport Hybrid i-MMD system involves a 137 hp 2.0 litre i-VTEC four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle engine, an electric CVT enclosing  two motors (a 166 hp one for traction and a 141 hp one for generation), and a lithium-ion battery. Drive switches automatically between electricity only, internal combustion engine only or a combination of both, depending on driving style. Braking is regenerative, too. The Accord Plug-in Hybrid is based on the Accord Hybrid, but delivers a quoted 70.4 km per litre thanks to a system that makes the car run on EV mode more of the time. It can be charged from a household wall socket, and will be available for lease to corporations and government agencies. Fully charged, the Plug-in Hybrid can travel up to 37.6 km on electric power alone. Jonathan James Tan | July 2, 2013 at 10:59 am | Categories: Cars, Honda, Hybrids, EVs and Alternative Fuel, International News | URL: http://paultan.org/?p=183737 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://paultan.org/2013/07/02/honda-accord-hybrid-japan/