Thread: Phev Hch?
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Old 02-29-2008, 03:55 AM
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Default Re: Phev Hch?

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Originally Posted by Chris(CA) View Post
According to my calcs it takes about 14hp to do 55mph assuming no hills in a HCH II; should be doable.
Please add another power to spin your engine.
The motor on the Honda IMA system is always connected to the engine crank shaft.

BTW, Toyoya plug-in Prius prototype can run up to 100km/h(62mph) by motor alone without engine spinning.

Ken@Japan
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