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Originally Posted by Baltothewolf
What kind of mpg does it get without the battery? And do you think it could power up a 6% grade for 2 miles? Because I have to do that on a daily basis... You have now sparked my interest knowing that you can just rip the battery out when it goes out until I can find a new one... Also, I looked about 20 mins ago and couldn't find any of them for under 6k. All the ones I found are 7.5-9k...
Also, I want to make a point, I would be perfectly happy to see 40MPG (with whatever car I do get) so anything over that is just pawsome.
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The Integrated Motor Assist works different from the Toyota/Ford system that uses battery power to move it. The Honda system is integrated into the motor to assist.
So in a Prius of Fusion, one can use the all electric system to drive.
In a G1 Insight, one uses the 3 cylinder engine: unless they want more power, and then they get Assist from an Integrated Motor
No power is weak on hills, but it should not have an affect on highway AT ALL, but city it will affect. No stop start, no boost (IMA helping on take off), less get up and go torque. Even the people who do the engine swaps for the Insights (for racing/autocross) seem to see 40+.