Honda develops SPORT HYBRID Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive

Honda has pioneered a new lightweight and compact one-motor hybrid system for small vehicles, called the SPORTS HYBRID Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive system.

This new hybrid system will be the latest addition to the Earth Dreams Technology series of new generation powertrain technology that combines excellent driving performance and high levels of fuel economy.

Together with the SPORT HYBRID Intelligent Multi Mode Drive for mid-sized vehicles and the SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD® (SPORT HYBRID Super Handling – All Wheel Drive), the newly developed SPORT HYBRID Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive will join the line up of three SPORT HYBRID systems that can accommodate different vehicle sizes and characteristics.

This new system will offer high levels of fuel economy and acceleration that is more powerful than that of existing models to ensure driver enjoyment and performance is not sacrificed.

This new drive unit combines a newly developed inline 4-cylinder 1.5L Atkinson cycle engine with a 7-speed DCT2 system. The built-in high-output motor and lithium-ion battery improve efficiency by more than 30 per cent compared to a conventional one-motor hybrid system.