Technician A says when extra power is needed, Honda's IMA uses a 144-volt synchronous AC motor to assist the gasoline engine. Technician B says the electric motor in Honda's IMA is located where the torque converter would normally be found. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

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Both technicians are correct. Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system uses a 144-volt synchronous AC motor to assist the gasoline engine when extra power is needed. The electric motor is located where the torque converter would normally be found in a conventional automatic transmission.

Technician a Says When Extra Power Is Needed, Honda's IMA