2011+Honda+Civic+Hybrid

= ﻿2011 Honda Civic Hybrid =
 * Basic Information**
 * Length: 177.3 inches
 * Height: 56.3 inches[[image:4IN4CZCAAZ83VRCAAGP6B8CASUFVCKCAK6YSSQCAUEOE0ZCA663FW8CAQL3K5VCAYS0KXXCAW09SE4CALJRH7XCA13YO1TCAQJ8RZKCAUBIGA6CA9B04U6CA149332CA1LCMQQCANQ02FGCAIB8ZDICA06QY4U.jpg width="170" height="127" align="right"]]
 * 110 Horsepower
 * 40 city/43 hwy mpg
 * Uses an electric motor to assist gas motor for better fuel efficiency


 * Technology**
 * 20-hp electric motor sandwiched between the engine and transmission.
 * EPA-rated 40 mpg city 43 highway.
 * 1.3-liter four-cylinder
 * Fuel is unleaded
 * The motor assists the gasoline engine at low speeds, and allows the engine to shut down completely


 * Technolgy details-** A hybrid vehicle combines two means of motive power to provide increased gas mileage and help lower emissions. The Civic Hybrid utilizes the Honda Integrated Motor Assist technology, which uses a 1.3-liter i-vtech gasoline engine for primary power, while an ultra-thin electric motor provides added power.You also never need to plug in this vehicle it charges itself by regenerative braking.


 * Battery Info**
 * Nickel Metal Hydrate (NiMh) Battery
 * 158 Volts
 * Battery is air cooled
 * Battery charges by itself by regenerative braking and when cruising
 * 8 year/100,000 mile battery pack warranty
 * The batteries are located in the back of the car
 * History**
 * First Honda Civic Hybrid was intorduced in 2003
 * The first IMA system on the first generation civic was a power assist system


 * Design**
 * A modified honda civic with some other visual changes
 * 26 city/34 hwy mpg (regular honda civic) vs. 40 city/ 43 hwy mpg

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 * Environment**
 * With the gasoline-electric powertrain means you won't have to fill up often and can save money
 * This is a Advanced Technology Partial Zero-Emission rated vehicle
 * Also when you are at idle it automatically shuts off the engine to save gas and to not polute the air and the engine will
 * restart automatically
 * References**
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