Jason,
I would tend to argue the point that Honda has produced true hybrids in relation to the GM system, but not in relation to the Toyota system. If we call the GM system "mild hybrids" what are we to call cars with IMA.."medium well hybrids"?!? Honda's system allows for the motor to help the engine bring the car up to speed, unlike the GM system wich simply allows the engine to stop when not needed. One interesting fact brought up on InsightCentral the other day is that IMA vehicles can actually travel under battery power alone. This occurs when the engine dies and the IMA is continually trying to re-start it producing a false stealth mode at about 7mph...probably not good for the car. Just an insight,
Cheers,
Steven
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