THE HYBRID4 STRATEGY
HYbrid4 technology is based on the combined use of the best technologies developed by Peugeot’s engineers: diesel engine, electric motor, second-generation Stop & Start and an electronically-controlled sequential manual gearbox. Peugeot’s choice of the diesel hybrid demonstrates that it is possible to combine uncompromising environmental demands with driving sensations until now not available in a hybrid vehicle.
HYbrid4 designation
The name HYbrid4 designates the hybridization of a diesel engine (2.0 litre HDi FAP 120 kW / 163 bhp) with an electric motor offering a maximum power output of 27 kW (37 bhp).
ENGINES FUNCTIONNING
Hybrid technology uses two power trains which can operate alternately or simultaneously: - the HDi diesel engine operates in its most optimal operating window on longer, out-of-town journeys - the electric motor takes over from the HDi diesel engine in phases of lower power demands, particularly when starting up or driving at low speed and decelerating (energy recovery). Changeover from the HDi diesel engine to the electric motor occurs automatically, thanks to a STOP & START system which places the HDi diesel engine in standby and restarts it as and when conditions require (accelerator pedal usage, low battery charge level, etc); - The two power sources also complement each other in certain driving conditions ("boost" effect during strong acceleration, when overtaking another vehicle, for example).