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Old 11-08-2007, 08:19 AM
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Default Re: 06 HCH Test Drive Impressions

One of the guys that has the MIMA system on his Insight also has a Prius and a hybrid Civic. He has indicated that Hymotion is offering a plug in system for the new Civics.
The concept is to push enough charge into the stock battery pack from the booster system so the SOC is always near the 80% max. The IMA will try to keep the charge down to allow room for the next braking cycle, by dumping much more assist into the electric drive. This constant IMA boost will allow extended high MPG, and should also allow extended EV mode as well?

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