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Figure 1.5 Honda Motor Co. 2002 Civic Hybrid (top); 2010 Civic Hybrid (bottom)
The Civic Hybrid with IMA (Figure 1.5, bottom) claims a 66% torque boost by the
144 V permanent magnet M/G.
The Civic internal location of engine with IMA and hybrid traction battery is
shown in Figure 1.6. A 144 V, 120 cell NiMH battery pack is located behind the rear
passenger seat. Power distribution is via high voltage shielded cables from the trunk
area to the power electronic centre under-hood. A simple charge or assist indicator
is included into the instrument cluster to inform the driver of IMA performance.
An indicator lamp is used to signal idle-stop function. There is no SOC indication
Figure 1.6 Honda Civic Hybrid battery location and instrument panel layout
