agree with u most of the time cruising will constantly in-short intervals switch between 3 modes.
especially for civic.. coz 2.0 atkinson always charges the 1kW battery faster than u can consume.

also hab a not-mentioned in broshure~ parallel hybrid (assist) mode also where both drive-motor and engine locked together.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/32...brid_System#pf2

This post has been edited by lee_lnh: Nov 30 2025, 12:07 AM

responding to the previous quote by zen

honda eng they actually do understand the efficiency.. juz they dont want explain to general public coz most wun understand anyway.
so all advertising simplifies into 3 modes and lousy e-CVT naming.

u can read here for the real i-mmd ehev paper.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/32...brid_System#pf2

This post has been edited by lee_lnh: Nov 30 2025, 12:26 AM

dunno.. depend on how honda they program the ecu and hybrid response..
eveyrthing is automated - no button to push EV mode like toyota system
it has to take into account the need for power and what's the battery state - if u floor the accelerator (tekan berdiri) everything will kick in at once (still driven by motor alone if from 0km/h). engine also high rpm so then generator can churn out more juice.

but one thing we know is engine drive (city and civic) only able kick in at high speed ~ should be >70-80kmh. since it only has a high lock up clutch.
but whether direct-engine or motor-assist should be depend on load. cruising will almost certain be alternating modes depend on battery state, and load variation such as uphill downhill.

crv is one gen later. have both low (for towing load) and high lock up clutch.

This post has been edited by lee_lnh: Nov 30 2025, 12:47 AM

when say ~80ish km left (actually in tangki about 9-10L worth). The low fuel alert becomes damn annoying.. in the end juz pump full tank again to get rid of it.

This post has been edited by lee_lnh: Yesterday, 12:28 AM