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2012 Honda Civic Hybrid: Upgraded Beyond Last Year's Version

The new 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid is currently using a lithium-ion battery and its fuel economy has risen from 41 mpg to 44 mpg. For vehicles that do not plug into the power grid, the Civic Hybrid has solidified its second-place position with the improvement in fuel economy. With all the improvement in mileage, the Civic is closer to the Prius, and now ahead of the Lexus CT 200h. Considering that the Civic Hybrid is not a hatchback, Honda claims that it is the most fuel-efficient sedan on US highways.

The Integrated Motor Assist is going to be the fifth released hybrid powertrain system that the 2012 Civic Hybrid uses, which is thin, pancake like electronic motor/generator. Just like the platforms employed in Ford and Toyota hybrids, Honda's system assists the gasoline engine by being integrated between the transmission and engine. Even though the car can be powered by just electric power, it usually uses a blend of both electric and gasoline engines. All engine parts still continue even when the car runs for a while on electric power. If the car stops the engine shuts off, then starts up again when it is time to go, like other hybrid vehicles.

The 2012 Civic Hybrid includes a larger gasoline engine, together with the shift to lithium-ion batteries. It presently has a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine instead of 1.3-liters but the combined horsepower of gas and electric remain the same. As a result of bigger displacement, the engine runs at a lower RPM which results in a quieter ride as the electric motor is used more. Every element of the hybrid system was modified, like the increase of the motor output from 15kw to 20kw. heat range is managed more effectively by using plastic spacers and equally spaced coils and magnets. The motor has been enhanced three horsepower above the previous motor, going up to 23 horsepower.

The 20-kw Li-ion battery is actually a big improvement over the nickel-metal hydride battery that was used in the previous model, providing an extra 5kw of power with 30% less weight. Considering the battery's 35% increase in efficiency and the IMA system's greater power, the Civic Hybrid presently has the capability of using only electric motor power more often, in certain times of cruising at low speeds. Aided by the move to lithium battery, the problems that beset the previous battery should now be resolved. A steadily variable transmission completes the IMA structure. The transmission includes a drive pulley and a driven pulley that are connected with a steel belt which is similar to a 10-speed bicycle. It's a fusion between the standard geared automatic transmission and a manual transmission.

The 2012 Civic Hybrid has unquestionably earned its place among the elite hybrid cars with its upgraded battery and improved fuel efficiency. It truly is catching the Prius when it comes to efficiency and Honda has always been a favorite for many people.
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