Honda CR-Z Specification & Maintenance
Honda CR-Z The Honda CR-Z was a sport compact hybrid electric automobile manufactured by Honda and marketed as a "sport hybrid coupe." The CR-Z combines a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain with traditional sports car elements. The CR-Z is the sixth unique version of Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) technology since the technology was first launched in the first generation Insight 3 door hatchback. Sales of the CR-Z began in Japan in February 2010. IMA - Integrated Motor Assist The Honda IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) System provides you with better fuel economy. An electric motor assists the vehicle's gasoline engine when accelerating, and reduces the load on the engine to improve the fuel economy. When decelerating, the turning wheels activate the electric motor, which generates electric power to charge the IMA battery. When you come to a stop, an Auto Idle Stop function shuts off the engine under certain conditions. The IMA battery's