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Old 04-24-2006, 11:31 AM
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Default Re: I think Toyota is getting this one right (Camry Hybrid)

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Originally Posted by AshenGrey
You'd think it wouldn't be hard to redesign the Accord to make it more competitive with the TCH. All Honda would have to do is give the HAH a 1.8L i4, and then add more batteries to the IMA so that the 20 HP electric motor will run longer in "low-speed cruise" mode.

putting a 1.8l i4 into the accord alone would make it competitive mpg-wise with the camry. most of honda's mpg efficiencies come from their excellently designed ice's. i don't think the ima would need to be changed to get the same mpg.

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Last edited by nbalthaser; 04-24-2006 at 11:35 AM. Reason: didn't read your post completely ashengrey!
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