Development of V6 ACCORD Hybrid 5 Speed Automatic Transmission System

Accession number;05A0846828
Title;Development of V6 ACCORD Hybrid 5 Speed Automatic Transmission System
Author; YOSHIDA SHUNSUKE (Honda R & D Co., Ltd.) IMAI TOSHITAKA (Honda R & D Co., Ltd.) FUSHIMI KOICHI (Honda R & D Co., Ltd.) MAEDA TOSHIAKI (Honda R & D Co., Ltd.)
Journal Title;Honda R&D Tech Rev
Journal Code:L0353A
ISSN:0915-3918
VOL.17;NO.2;PAGE.14-19(2005)
Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.15, TBL.1, REF.2
Pub. Country;Japan
Language;Japanese
Abstract;The 5-speed automatic transmission employed in the 2005 model year V6 Accord Hybrid was developed to enable the vehicle to display the powerful and refined driving performance of a V6 sedan, while achieving the fuel economy of a 4-cylinder compact sedan. The Accord Hybrid represents the first combination of an IMA system and a stepped AT employing a torque converter. While its overall length has been reduced, the new AT has been designed with consideration of the high torque generated by the V6 3.0L i-VTEC engine and the IMA motor. Expansion of the cylinder idling operating range and more effective regeneration of deceleration energy required a redesigned long torsion damper and a highly responsive lock-up clutch mechanism. The system has also been equipped with an electronic oil pump to enable smooth takeoff after idle stop, and a hydraulic system that employs a linear solenoid for direct control of all shift stages. The use of these new technologies has enabled the achievement of a superb balance of fuel economy and driving performance. (author abst.)