Japanese HEV

HEV or hybrid electric vehicle is an automobile that is powered by two sources; an internal combustion engine, and an electric motor. The combination allows the electric motor and batteries to help the conventional engine operate more efficiently, cutting down on fuel use, improve on limited driving range of an electric vehicle. Gasoline-fueled HEVs are among a select few vehicle technologies that can provide dramatically increased fuel economy and extremely low levels of smog-forming and cancer causing emissions, while delivering the safety and performance the public has come to expect.





Accord Hybrid uses Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system. Under the hood you'll find a fairly conventional V6 engine and 5-speed automatic with an electric motor pancake between then. A redesigned front grille and a revised trunk-lid design that includes LED taillights. The car's rear fenders have been restyled to accommodate the new taillights, and the 16-inch aluminum wheels are also new.

Accord Hybrid's gasoline engine (a 3.0-liter V6) is the dominant means of propulsion, with a 14 kilowatt electric motor provides additional power. Honda's hybrid system doesn't allow the electric motor to run on its own — the gasoline engine is always working. The Accord Hybrid's provides a combined 253 horsepower and achieve an estimated 29 miles per gallon in city driving and 37 mpg on the highway. The standard Accord V6 produces 244 hp and gets an estimated 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.

The hybrid version adds a new element to the Camry lineup. Toyota has installed its Hybrid Synergy Drive, which pairs an efficient four-cylinder gasoline engine with a powerful electric motor into the redesigned Camry.

Toyota Camry Hybrid has a twin cam, 2.4 liter, 147 horsepower, 4-cylinder engine, with 138 lb-ft of torque. It has a total of 192 horsepower when combined with its electric motor. It uses Toyota's electronically controlled continuously variable transmission. As well as protecting the environment, The Hybrid features Toyota's Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system, which picks up data from a series of sensors around the car and applies it to the car's range of standard safety features.

The redesigned Camry is quiet, comfortable, and refined. The telescoping steering column is a plus. The 3.5-liter V6 returns 23 mpg overall, while the four-cylinder returned 24 mpg.

The Nissan Altima Hybrid has been certified by the Internal Revenue Service as meeting the requirements for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit, thereby qualifying for a tax credit of $2,350, according to a company news release. It is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 158-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 41-mpg in the city and 36-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The advanced energy drive system shares duties between the gasoline-powered 4-cylinder and the emissions-free electric motor – allowing the Hybrid to run solely on electric power if appropriate, especially during stop-and-go driving. If extra performance is needed, the gasoline engine starts instantly and smoothly adds power as required.

Standard equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels, Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, power windows/door locks, 6-speaker AM/FM/CD system with auxiliary audio input jack, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS) and dual-zone automatic temperature control that includes an Altima Hybrid-specific electrically powered A/C that continues to provide cooling when the gasoline engine is stopped. The Regenerative Cooperative Brake System calculates braking force generated by brake pedal operation and controls the regenerative brake force to convert kinetic energy into electric energy, optimizing energy regeneration.