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Honda discontinuing Civic Hybrid, Civic natural gas model, Accord plug-in hybrid; new BEV, PHEV models coming

Green Car Congress

Due in part to Honda’s ability to advance fuel economy through conventional engine technology, the Civic lineup will no longer include a hybrid or a natural gas model, according to John Mendel, Executive Vice President, Automobile Division American Honda Motor Co., Sales of the Civic Hybrid were down 10.2%

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined. Civic Touring performed exceptionally well with fun performance.

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Japanese car makers pour praise on Obama

Green Cars News

On Tuesday Obama announced rules that will bring new cars and trucks sold in the USA to an average of 35.5miles per gallon by 2016 - around 10mpg above today’s standards. Nissan has also outlined its support for Obama and stressed its record in supporting proposals for lower emissions and fuel economy.

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