Monday, November 29, 2010

Honda Fit EV Coming to U.S. in 2012

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Honda has recently announced its all-new Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a midsize plug-in hybrid vehicle, which are integral to the Honda Electric Mobility Network, the company’s comprehensive approach to reducing CO2 emissions through innovative products, energy-management and energy-production technologies. Both of them will be availble in showrooms in 2012. The Fit EV concept at the picture above is identical to the gas-fueled version in body and layout. It is powered by a high-density motor that combines a lithium-ion battery and coaxial electric motor, derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle. The car has a top speed of 90 mph and a range of 100 miles per charge. This powertrain uses an innovative 3-mode electric drive system and its battery recharging 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

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