So, you've probably heard that Honda is bringing out a new Accord hybrid with a two motor setup vs the old V6 (that did have cylinder deactivation) and IMA.
Some quick specs:
2.0L atkinson cycle engine
196 hp and 226 lb-ft of torque - max electric motor output is 124 kilowatts (166 hp)
PHEV gets a 6.7 kWh battery giving a claimed 15 mile range
6.6kW charger which gives you ~1hr charge time if you have a level 2 charge station, otherwise you're looking at more like 7 hrs
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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid & Plug-In Hybrid: Photos, Details
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New 2-motor design
Honda has taken a different approach, however, designing an exceptionally compact system with only a single clutch between the pair of motor-generators.
The first motor, which serves as a generator to charge the battery, is fixed to the back of a 137-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that runs on the ultra-efficient Atkinson Cycle.
The second motor, which can power the vehicle on electricity alone, is fixed to the differential that turns the front wheels. It also acts as a generator to recharge the battery under regenerative braking.
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