The advanced solution also employs high - energy wet
friction materials with a special groove design to minimize spin
losses and provide improved heat resistance, high torque capacity and reliable operation
over the transmission's lifetime.
According to the Honda Accord's Chief Engineer, Koji Ninomiya, the key advantage of Honda's two - motor approach
over the power - split design is its simpler gearing which can reduce internal transmission
friction losses by as much as 50 percent.