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Old 04-15-2006, 08:50 AM
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Default Re: EV mode in an 06 Civic Hybrid?

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Originally Posted by AshenGrey
I guess the thing I don't understand is how Honda says the HCH has an EV mode when the engine keeps running. Shouldn't the tachometer show zero engine activity if it is in EV mode?

What it sounds like Honda *actually* engineered is a sort of "standby" mode in which engine activity is greatly reduced. That's not the same as pure EV like the Prius can do.
Here, watch this video: http://world.honda.com/HDTV/news/2005-4050705b/

I would explain it but the video illustrates it better and the video is just cool. It takes some time download. It's not full EV mode in the same sense as the Prius.

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