Originally posted by RTStabler51:
My understanding of how they work though is 'hard accelration' is handled by the gas motor. The electric motor is for 'cruising' and for idling. Plus with the added weight of the batteries and electric system, I don't see that happening.
Originally posted by GreenNuggs:

BTW, I think the Accord Hybrid is indeed a tad faster than its gas only cousin because the eletric motor has instant max torque at >0 RPMs.





According to the car and driver article in which they tested it, it was faster than the regular v6

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