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2012 Honda Jazz EV Concept

[ Saturday, November 20th, 2010 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, Honda, New Cars ]

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The Jazz EV is fitted with the 3-mode E-Drive system borrowed from the 2011 CR-Z sport hybrid, which can be switched between Econ, Normal, and Sport driving. Apart from this system, the Jazz EV also offers a range of other systems to assist the driver in maximizing battery range.

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The Jazz EV will achieve an estimated 100-mile driving range per charge using the US EPA LA41 city cycle (70 miles when applying EPA’s adjustment factor). Driving range can be maximized by use of an innovative 3-mode electric drive system, adapted from the 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid. The system allows the driver to select between Econ, Normal, and Sport to change the driving experience to maximize efficiency or improve acceleration.

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The vehicle can also run in a petrol-electric hybrid mode, the platform features a fuel-efficient 2.0-litre, i-VTEC® inline 4-cylinder, Atkinson cycle engine, paired with an electric Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT). An onboard generator adds to the battery powering the electric motor.

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In all-electric mode, the vehicle uses a 6kWh lithium-ion battery and a powerful 120 kW electric motor. The all-electric mode achieves a range of approximately 10-15 miles in city driving and a top speed of 62 mph. Fully recharging the battery will take 2 to 2.5 hours using a 120-volt outlet and 1 to 1.5 hours using a 240-volt outlet.

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Together with the Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle, the Jazz EV and the future plug-in hybrid vehicle are a part of the company’s approach to reducing CO2 emissions.