Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

At a press event in Tokyo to lay out his future vision and direction for the company, Honda Motor President & CEO Takahiro Hachigo said that the company will strive to make two-thirds of its overall unit sales from plug-in hybrid/hybrid vehicles and zero-emissions vehicles such as fuel cell vehicles and battery EVs by around 2030.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2016

Auto Show, Honda said that it will begin retail leasing of the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan ( earlier post ) to customers in select California markets before the end of 2016. Honda expects to price the Clarity Fuel Cell at around $60,000 with a targeted monthly lease under $500. At Washington, D.C.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Honda Motor Company will equip select model year 2016 vehicles with the new technology to improve cold-start emissions performance. Stringent new emissions regulations in the US and Europe will require a substantial improvement in mobile emissions beginning in 2017.

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Honda Emissions Gasoline 2016 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2021

Hyundai has been an associated partner of H2 MOBILITY since 2017 and has been actively involved in the development of a hydrogen infrastructure in Germany ever since. BMW, Honda, Toyota and Volkswagen as well as the NOW GmbH National Organization Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology advise and support H2 MOBILITY as associated partners.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2021

Comparatively, EV manufacturing has increased at a faster rate in China, which made up 44% of global EVs manufactured through 2020, up from 36% in 2017. Similarly, European manufacturing accounted for 25% of global EVs through 2020, up from 23% in 2017. Estimated global light-duty vehicle production through 2025, by automaker.

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Global Production 2020 South Korea 397

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Nidec first revealed its automotive traction motor system in September 2017; the company later went on to announce the successful development of a refined design that fully integrates the reduction gearbox and inverter. The super e-car with a driving mileage of more than 500 kilometers is slated to hit the market in 2019. Earlier post.).

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Motor Motors Motoring Poland 309

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. Preliminary MY 2017 values suggest that average weight will be up 9 pounds and horsepower up 2 hp. EPA will not have final MY 2017 data until next year’s report. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 261

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. Carbon neutrality for all Honda products and corporate activities by 2050. Two (or is it three?)

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 69

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2016

Honda has launched the 2017 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ) at its dealers in the US. Featuring an advanced second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid midsize sedan delivers peak total system output of 212 hp, best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg US (4.8/5.0/4.9 POWERTRAIN.

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2017 Hybrid Honda Motor 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The report expects aluminum to double its share of the light vehicle material mix by 2025 vs. the 2008 EPA baseline vehicle. For example, the trend line for aluminum hood penetration predicts a minimum share for aluminum of 41% by 2017 and 53% by 2025. Honda leads aluminum content as a percent of curb weight at 10.7%

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

This annual sales estimate, combining both passenger and commercial vehicles, would add more than 232 million turbocharged vehicles globally between 2017 and 2021—an increase of 35% from today. Turbocharged diesel engines will continue to be in demand on light-duty trucks. for its hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle.

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Global Sale Transportation Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2016

EPA and NHTSA had, up until recently, been consistently transparent about the timeline for joint midterm evaluation: a proposed rule and proposed determination expected in summer 2017, with a final NHTSA and EPA rule by 1 April 2018. Earlier post.).

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EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

What would be the mix of commercial trucks versus light passenger cars and trucks? And while it is easy to forget, in 2017 GM had US EV sales of 43,893 across 5 different models – though 3 of those barely mattered: Cadillac ELR – 17, Chevrolet Spark – 23, and Cadillac CT6 PHEV – 207.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

But you are rewarded for a light touch on the accelerator pedal, as it runs in electric mode when cruising on the highway, and much of the time when driving in town. It’s highlighted by a distinctive LED head light design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

For the second consecutive model year, the automotive industry outperformed the national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards by a wide margin, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) second annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Light Duty Vehicles: Manufacturer’s Performance Report.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Costs continued to decline, especially for light duty vehicle applications; the cost per kilowatt (kW) for high volume production of transportation fuel cells moved closer to DOE’s target of $30 per kW. Daimler, Ford, and Nissan joined forces to develop a common fuel cell system and launch commercial FCEVs as early as 2017.

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Hydrogen Market Fuel 2012 284

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

is pricing the 2017 e-Golf starting at $30,495, plus $820 destination. For 2017, Volkswagen is using an updated lithium-ion battery with an increased energy capacity of 35.8 Improved battery chemistry also helps improve the overall fuel economy of the 2017 e-Golf. Honda is leasing the Clarity for $269 (plus tax) per month.

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Fuel Economy 2017 Economy Range 199

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The LED head lights, which incorporate daytime running lights and turn signals, extend into the fenders, leading to a lightly sculpted hood and an accent line running the side length of the car. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Observations: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2017

Advancements such as connectivity, big data, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence are driving new economic models for automakers, and most see tremendous revenue potential and consumer value in leveraging driver and vehicle data to offer mobility services, according to the 2017 KPMG Global Automotive Executive Study.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

The LED head and driving lamps, and a large spelled-out B-R-O-N-C-O, sit above the rugged-looking matte black bumper and lower fascia, where fog lights are neatly tucked on the far outer edges. The rear has bold Bronco lettering, dual exhaust and LED tail and license plate lights. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 66

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

The sleek look begins with Kia’s signature Tiger Nose front grille that presents an aggressive look, especially when turning-on the four beam LED projection headlights, and amber LED daytime running lights. The running lights also double as turn signals, with what Kia calls a “Heartbeat” design. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Honda has announced several initiatives under its new “Green Path” approach to reducing the total life-cycle environmental impact of its products and operations in North America. MAP produces the Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe along with the Acura TLX and ILX for customers in more than 100 countries. Source: Honda North America.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

LED tail lights and a very small “PLUG-IN HYBRID” badge on the lower right corner make up the details of the rear, hands-free foot activated lift gate. Exterior features include rain-sensing windshield wipers, LED fog lights, active grille shutters, heated exterior mirrors and roof rails. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Hyundai can rightly claim the Sonata Hyundai Hybrid looks like no other sedan, highlighted by a distinctive LED headlight design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. The strip appears to be chrome during the day, but lights-up at night. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 72

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2016

At CES 2017, Honda will showcase the NeuV, a concept automated EV commuter vehicle equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) called the “emotion engine” that creates new possibilities for human interaction and new value for customers. The system breaks down the pictures of road scenes into abstract segments with colored marking.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

When at the dealer, make sure to turn on the lights to see the unique and great looking LED lighting scheme. The light show. The Santa Cruz Limited interior is a clean design coming with ambient lighting, brushed aluminum trim accents and top stitching. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.

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Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning 82

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

Light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards, 1978-2025. L/100km) or 163 g/mile of CO 2 for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025. The new program has different rates of increasing stringency for cars and light-duty trucks: Stringency of standards for passenger cars would increase by an average of 5% each year.

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Obama Light California Miles 291

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. The horizontal LED tail lights, are connected by a light strip that runs the full width of the rear.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. The exterior looks aerodynamic sitting still from a combination of curves and sharp edges.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

The narrow LED head and daytime running lights take-up as little real estate as possible on the front fenders, and the turn signals are mere slits sitting just above the bright lower fascia. Employing the company’s Kodo: Soul of Motion design theme, the CX-50, compared to the CX-5, is wider, longer, lower, and squarer.

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 81

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

However, it is also more fuel efficient, picking up 2 mpg on the EPA combined cycle rating—an increase of 9% over the 2017 model. (As 2017 Toyota RAV4. 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. 2017 Honda CR-V. 2017 Ford Escape. liter EA888 engine fitted in the 2017 Tiguan. By comparison, the 2017 Tiguan with 2.0L

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. For over 40 years I have organized demos and exhibited EVs, especially light EVs, at in-person EVents to thousands of people. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2017

on the 2017 Accord Hybrid, earlier post ), the highest for any mass-produced Honda engine. The engine is paired with two Honda-developed electric motors—a propulsion motor and a generator/starter motor—that are the first drive motors in the world to use permanent magnets containing no heavy rare-earth metals.

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Motor Motors Motoring 2018 150

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. For over 40 years I have organized demos and exhibited EVs, especially light EVs, at in-person EVents to thousands of people. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

We first met Cleo Robotics at CES 2017, when they were showing off a consumer prototype of their unique ducted-fan drone. announced today that it has developed a blade-free, blimp-type drone equipped with a high-resolution video camera that captures high-quality video and full-color LED lights glow in radiant colors. [

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