A hybrid vehicle

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A hybrid vehicle is an automobile powered by an engine that is assisted by an electric motor.







Hybrid vehicles:
Combining fuel efficiency, low running costs and high performance
In a hybrid vehicle, the electric motor assists the engine to help reduce fuel consumption in standing starts and accelerations.
This means that compared to a regular car of the same size, a hybrid is cheaper to run.











In addition, electric motors deliver maximum torque from zero rpm for powerful, exhilarating standing starts and added power for acceleration.
Hybrid technology also reduces impact on the environment with reduced co2 emissions and  fuel consumption.
Combining fuel efficiency and driving performance with environmental awareness : that's what hybrid vehicles are all about.
















The electric motor provides ample power to allow low-speed cruising under motor power alone. Moreover, the i-VTEC engine controls valve operation to permit deactivating of all four cylinders, for improved regenerative braking efficiency during deceleration.   

Vehicle Stationary	Startup and acceleration
Idle Stop	Motor Assist
Low-speed cruising/gentle acceleration	High-speed cruising
All 4 cylinders deactivated, the vehicle is powered by the motor alone	Vehicle powered by engine alone
Rapid acceleration	Deceleration
Motor assist	All 4 cylinders are deactivated and energy is recovered through regenerative braking

Slim and compact, the motor of the Honda IMA System is no larger than the flywheel of a conventional engine.In a conventional car there is a flywheel between the engine and the transmission, serving to smooth out fluctuations in engine torque for smooth engine operation. The electric motor in the Honda Hybrid System is slim and compact enough to fit into the space usually taken up by the flywheel (the rotor in the electric motor serves as the flywheel.)  This is why the Honda Hybrid System fits in to existing vehicles as is.
Honda is hard at work on further hybrid technology development to make hybrid cars even more a part of our lives.

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