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Old 02-05-2018, 09:58 PM   #47 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
The Accord does not allow the ICE to provide mechanical energy to the wheels below ~60mph. The clutched direct drive only engages at highway speeds, but the Accord still received an EPA 50mpg city.
But even though it's set to a restrict operating condition, it's still there.


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Nope but they do have this 56% efficient hem in their stable

https://www.just-auto.com/news/nissa..._id177086.aspx

Now if the Mirai would plug in and run on ethanol...
I was aware of those tests with solid-oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), and what surprised me the most is that they were reported to work with water contents that would be unsuitable to use ethanol as a fuel in conventional engines.
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