Honda recently unveiled at the Los Angeles Fit Concept EV, electric vehicle batteries. The Company has also shown the platform to equip its plug-in hybrids. The Company also shows the platform to equip its plug-in hybrids
Honda just introduced at the auto show in Los Angeles the new battery electric vehicle Fit EV Concept and the platform for a plug-in hybrid vehicle of average size. Both vehicles are part of the Honda Electric Mobility Network (Honda Electric Mobility), the company’s global strategy to reduce CO2 emissions through innovative products, energy management and energy production technologies.
The Fit EV Concept argues strongly in the direction and style that will have the EV Fit, electric batteries that the company will present U.S. and Japan in 2012, with a maximum speed of 144 km / h and an estimated range of 160 km. per charge. On the other hand, has presented a new platform for plug-in hybrids, which will also debut in 2012.
“Honda’s long heritage with the mobile technology has enabled us to understand customer needs,” said Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. “In the view of Honda, an electric vehicle should provide a great convenience while being fun to drive. The urban character of EV Fit makes it a perfect complement to mobility multipurpose plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles to hydrogen fuel cell as the Honda FCX Clarity. ”
Honda Fit EV
The EV Fit has been designed to meet the needs of everyday driving in a metropolitan area and uses the same design as the popular model Fit (Jazz in Europe). When you launch the Fit model EV, will powered by a lithium-ion battery and an electric motor coaxial.
The high density motor, derived from the electric vehicle fuel cell FCX Clarity offers excellent efficiency and power at high speeds while remaining silent. The Fit EV has a top speed of 144 km / h and an estimated range of 160 km. per charge, using the city LA4 cycle U.S. EPA (112 km. If you apply the adjustment factor EPA). Autonomy has been maximized through the use of an innovative 3 modes of driving electric drive, hybrid adapted from Honda CR-Z sports. The system allows the driver to select a mode (Econ, Normal or Sport) to change the driving experience instantly and smoothly and maximize efficiency or improve acceleration.
This system uses the same principle as the system of 3 driving modes, which equips the Honda CR-Z hybrid, which allows drivers to optimize the operation of the vehicle according to your preferences or traffic conditions. Econ mode, autonomy can be increased by 17%, compared with driving in Normal mode, and up to 25% compared to driving in sport mode. Significantly improves acceleration in Sport mode, generating a performance similar to a vehicle with a gasoline engine of 2.0 liters.
Addition of the 3 driving modes E-Drive, the EV Fit includes several interactive training systems to help drivers maximize battery life. A special monitor advises the driver when it is off the air conditioning and other items to save battery.
To help the driver to enjoy the experience of owning an electric vehicle, the EV will Fit standard connectivity system that allows drivers to stay connected via a smartphone or a personal computer, or the unique system remoting Honda when you are away from the vehicle. This system can be plugged into the vehicle without the need of Internet or mobile phone signal. Through connectivity system, drivers can remotely view the status of recharging the vehicle and start charging and turn the air conditioner, even while connected to the network, to reduce battery consumption at startup . The mobile application and the website also offers the ability to set notifications and alerts to optimize charging rates of use, and provides roadside assistance 24 hours, along with a locator public recharging stations. The Fit EV is equipped with a Honda Satellite Linked Navigation System ™ standard, which includes a locator public recharging stations.
The EV Fit has been designed to be easy and convenient recharging. Recharging the battery can be accomplished in less than 12 hours when using a conventional 120 volt outlet, and less than six hours when using a 240 volt outlet.
The Fit EV Concept that was unveiled at the Los Angeles Motor Show features an exclusive exterior color blue and with a distinctive alloy wheels with five spokes with blue inserts. The prototype LED lights, chrome front grille, aerodynamic bumpers, LED taillights and adhesives EV. Inside, the EV Concept Fit seats are made of biological tissue gray, friendly environment.
Furthermore, in the Hall can be seen along the Fit EV Concept prototype of Honda charging stand. To start charging, the driver places a card in front of the screen and then connect the charger to the vehicle. Honda’s stand to imagine the future of electric charging infrastructure that is easy to use and intuitive for consumers.
The plug-in hybrid Honda
Honda also unveiled a plug-in hybrid platform, featuring the Honda hybrid next-generation, two motors. Integrated into the bed of a midsize sedan, the plug-in hybrid is designed to be compatible with the habits of everyday driving, allowing frequent short trips in electric mode while providing autonomy for long distances for necessary situations. The Honda system of two motors run continuously through three different driving modes to maximize efficiency: electric, gasoline-electric and a unique form of direct drive motor. Plug-in Hybrid also uses regenerative braking to charge the battery.
In all-electric mode, the vehicle uses a lithium ion battery of 6 kWh and a powerful 120 kW electric motor. This mode allows a range of approximately 16-24 km in city driving and a maximum speed of 100 km / h. For a full battery charge, it will take two hours to two hours, if you use a 120 volt outlet, and an hour to an hour and a half if you use a 240 volt outlet.