Manual Integrated Motor Assist

The MIMA or (Manual IMA (Integrated Motor Assist)) project has developed a component and pre-assymbled kit to allow Honda Insight drivers to manually control both IMA Assist and Regen. This modification enables the driver to alter the IMA's normal assist and regen characteristics. It also makes it possible to directly input assist and regen with an analog joystick. It is currently only available for the Insight but not the Civic or Accord. While not an Insight PHEV project itself, it might make it possible to utilize additional battery capacity in a Mixed-mode similar to Prius PHEV at speeds greater than 34mph.

http://www.99mpg.com - mIMA Projects home page

• TheBestHybridmix MIMA + PHEV project page.
• Mike Dabrowski the MIMA Creators Site.
• Discussion at InsightCentral.net
  • Grid Charging
    • From a peak of 84 mpg and averages of 65-75 mpg to 107.6 mpg!
  • MIMA L works in a CVT (automatic circuitry with foot pedal)
  • Hybrid controls and the MIMA project
  • Mima Statue Update

  (Moderators note: the newest version of MIMA is CVT compatable)

  • MIMA Display and Joystick Housings
  • The purchase thread is here

  Its a complex topic and modification. And one that should be carefully reviewed if your deciding on purchase.

  • The subject is still open for discussion at the developers selected for consolidation thread
• 2005.10.09 - evworld article