L1 /
17
CH3041
CIVIC HYBRID
• 1339cc SOHC VTEC engine.
• 10kW electric motor consists of a
thin design sandwiched between
the transmission and the engine.
thin design sandwiched between
the transmission and the engine.
• The combined petrol-electric
torque is 146Nm
at 2000 rpm ie it is the torque of the electric
motor that is the good news.
at 2000 rpm ie it is the torque of the electric
motor that is the good news.
• A 144-volt battery pack is behind
the rear seat.
• The electric motor is used only
to assist the petrol engine
– cannot drive on electric power alone.
•The battery is recharged primarily through regenerative braking – engine braking.
• Economy: 5.2 litres/100 vs 7.5
litres/100
– average city cycle.
– average city cycle.
• 1400 Hybrids sold in Australia in
2004.
