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PCU:Hitachi Astemo (Honda CIVIC (2022)) Teardown Report
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Honda CIVIC e:HEV |
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The reference to Honda Research and Development Co., Ltd.Civic e:HEV |
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| Made by Hitachi Astemo(KEIHIN) PCU(Bird View) |
Overview
- Honda released the hybrid car CIVIC e:HEV in July 2022, priced at 3.94 million yen.
- The e:HEV features a 2-motor hybrid system with separate motors for driving and power generation. The PCU (Power Control Unit) (※) is responsible for comprehensive control of in-car electrical power.
- This report focuses on the teardown analysis of the PCU used in the CIVIC e:HEV, manufactured by Hitachi Astemo (formerly Keihin).
(※) The PCU includes units such as the Power Drive Unit (PDU), Voltage Control Unit (VCU), and an integrated 12VDC-DC converter.
Product Features
- Hitachi Astemo (formerly Keihin)-made PCU for the CIVIC e:HEV (4th generation, D-Gen4).
- Weight: 15.0 kg Output: 445 kVA (12% increase) 12VDC-DC converter output current: 160A (14% increase)
Comparison with Gen3 inside the ( ) - Changes in power module design led to overall layout modifications in the PCU, achieving a streamlined connection for the inverter output bus and contributing to the overall low-profile design of the powertrain.
Report Contents (65 pages)
- Disassembly process, component weights, and size measurements.
- Investigation of key components in the installed inverter.
Examination of key components in the installed DCDC converter.
Delivered one week after order placement. Please contact us for report pricing.
