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Low-speed cruising
The valves of all four of the engine’s cylinders are closed and combustion halted. The motor alone powers the vehicle.
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Interesting. So the electric motor spins *both* the wheels & the engine, to create an EV-only mode. Also, I see they've boosted output from 13 to 20 horsepower. That's a lot simpler than adding a second engine-motor clutch.
I don't see how this New Civic is going to be *more* efficient, when they increased the engine size from 1.3 to 1.8 liters??? Seems like it should be less efficient.
troy