Links to tech docs for Insight & IMA Batteries

[Insightful Trekker]

Since there has been a continuing and renewed interest in understanding, modifying and improving the Insight IMA system I thought these links would be helpful. :)


Development of Integrated Motor Assist Hybrid System: Development of the 'Insight', a Personal Hybrid Coupe.

http://www.osti.gov/bridge/product.bibl ... =3&start=0

The above is the one to start with. It includes the overall design concepts used in creating the Insight. If your gonna try to change one of these you'd be tackling one of the fundamentals of the Insight's creation.


Battery Usage and Thermal Performance of the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight for Various Chassis Dynamometer Test Procedures.

http://www.osti.gov/bridge/product.bibl ... =1&start=0


Thermal Evaluation of the Honda Insight Battery Pack.

http://www.osti.gov/bridge/product.bibl ... =3&start=0



Several other technical papers are also available at:

http://www.osti.gov/bridge/search.easy.jsp

search on "Honda Insight" (include the double quotes)

HTH! :)

[Yves M.]

I suggest to make this tread a "Sticky" for further reference through time.

[Insightful Trekker]

Good Idea, but wouldnt that be something that a moderator or the site admin would have to do?

I'm agreeable. :)

[Yves M.]

It is not a job for a moderator. It's a job for..... SuperMan
Seriously, I think that only Benjamin or Brian can do this

[Insightful Trekker]

I thought so. And it looks like the "sticky" guide to FAQ's dosen't apply either.

http://www.insightcentral.net/forum/vie ... 1cec854c5d

Oh well. I'll leave it up to you to follow up on the idea.

[Yves M.]

I had sent an email to Benjamin. We'll have news later.