Honda introduced micro-HV

Honda, put a simple type of power assist features of the motor vehicle idling stop "micro hybrid (HV)" you are considering the introduction of the car on 14th Oct, sources said. The hybrid systems lighter and smaller than normal, which is characterized by lower development costs. HV has been in Honda's strategy in focusing on eco-cars, to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy in low-cost micro-HV was considered valid. Once commercialized, as is the first major manufacturer in Japan. Micro-HV, the energy generated during deceleration of the vehicle, the motor to recharge and recovery. Stops automatically when the engine stops, when you restart the engine power to help launch and operate an electric motor with batteries. Acceleration of the engine alone, compared to the acceleration, can improve fuel efficiency.In the electric power assist small, small, lightweight, if combined with frequent idling stop "in effect" (President Shin Ito Takashi) has said.

Power assist during acceleration of the motor is limited to basic, often stopping at a red light in town seems to be effective. President Ito "(and technically) the easiest, future, technology will be commonplace," as the micro-HV said it expects to be widespread. Honda is to launch electric vehicles in the United States a few years (EV) for the "there is no positive necessity" (Ito, president) to introduce a national early as negative. On the other hand, strong customer requests, including minivans, HV axis to spread to all models, the strategy intends to strengthen the eco-car. Among them, micro-HV also positioned as one of the pillars of the strategy, intends to expand aggressively.

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