Technology Vs. Environment: Honda Civic Hybrid

The Honda Civic Hybrid is the hybrid version of the Honda Civic sedan by Japanese Automobile manufacturer HONDA. It features a CVT (continuously variable transmission) and an IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) which allows the car to switch on electric engine whenever the car is on a steady speed or decelerating or if it's not moving making it a hybrid system just like that in Honda Insight (but not as ugly as Insight) and creating a fuel efficient hybrid luxury Sedan. Because of less emmisions and its great fuel efficiency Honda Civic Hybrid is considered to be one the greenest cars in the world and also one the most fuel efficient cars.It Feels great to have such an environment friendly car which is not even very ugly.

It was introduced in February 2002 as a 2003 model which was based on the seventh generation Civic. Along with the conventional Civic, it received updated styling for 2004. Due to a delay in rolling out the succeeding Hybrid, the first generation Hybrid continued to be sold alongside the eight generation Civics for several months in 2006. The second generation Civic Hybrid is actually based on eighth generation Civic, with styling differences between the USDM and JDM Hybrids.

2nd Generation (2006-Present Model):

4th generation IMA

1.3 L single overhead cam four-cylinder gas engine same as before; yet, there is now the addition of high profile camshaft. This increases power to 93 hp (69 kW) @ 6000 rpm.

Addition of third stage of i-VTEC and VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) permits deactivation of all four cylinders when decelerating and constant cruising. This allows the car to run only on electric power for the first time.

Manual transmission option discontinued.

EPA increased to 40 mpg (US) which is equivalent to 5.9 L/100 km or 16.94 km/L in city and 45 mpg (US) which is equivalent to 5.2 L/100 km or 19.23 km/L on highway.

It comes with 15-inch lightweight alloy wheels

Details:

Engine: gas: 1.3 L I4 SOHC
electric: 156 volt 15 kW

Transmission: CVT(continuously variable transmission)

Length: 2006-08: 176.7 in (4488 mm)
2009: 177.3 in (4503 mm)

Width: 69.0 in (1753 mm)

Height: 56.3 in (1430 mm)

Fuel capacity: 12.4 US gal. / 47 litres