Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2014

The new commitment will make solar power more affordable and available to Honda and Acura customers and dealerships in the US. The companies have also collaborated on advanced projects that demonstrate the full potential of distributed renewables combined with plug-in electric vehicles, including Honda Smart Home US. Earlier post.)

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Acura Honda Solar Financing 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

are partnering to make solar power more affordable and available to Honda and Acura customers in the US, providing a cleaner source of electricity at a lower cost than utility-supplied power. SolarCity and American Honda Motor Co., A 3 kW system starts at $25-$100 per month with an annual increase of 0 - 2.9%

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Acura Honda Financing Solar 218

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Today, we have details on the 2018 Honda plug-in hybrid, full specs for the 2017 Acura NSX hybrid supercar, and the possibility that the Tesla Model 3 electric car could be built in China as well as the U.S. The 2018 Honda plug-in hybrid will have a 40-mile electric range, and share a platform with the.

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Acura Plug-in Honda 2017 60

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Leading Brands in Reliability Lexus (Score: 79) Toyota (Score: 76) Mini (Score: 71) Acura (Score: 70) Honda (Score: 70) Rounding out the top 10 are Subaru, Mazda, Porsche, BMW, and Kia. Hybrids show 26% fewer problems than traditional vehicles, but plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles often score lower in reliability.

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Acura Tundra Lexus Mazda 92

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

The Volt remained the top-selling plug-in vehicle in the US in October. Year-to-date, Toyota has sold 9,623 units of the Prius plug-in hybrid. The Acura ILX hybrid posted 144 units sold. GM delivered a record 2,961 Volts—a 167% increase by volume from October 2011. Prius family sales in October were 16,774 units, up 52.4%

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Plug-in GM Toyota Plug 274

Green Car Reports

JULY 26, 2013

We''ve been positively inundated by the things over the last year or so, from BMW''s upcoming i8 plug-in hybrid, to the exotic Ferrari LaFerrari, Porsche 918 and McLaren P1 trio, to this: The Acura NSX. Like its historical namesake, it''s the Acura destined to be one of the most accessible hybrid supercars.'

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Acura Ohio Ferrari Hybrid 79

Green Car Reports

JUNE 21, 2014

What hybrid isn''t coming back for 2015, and which plug-in crossovers are on the way? Which automakers did Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk meet with this past week? And wait, what is Jay-Z driving? It''s the Week In Reverse, right here at Green Car Reports.

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Plug-in Acura Plug Hybrid 114

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2015

Mendel also said said that Honda will not offer a plug-in version of Accord going forward as the company looks toward the scheduled launch of a new dedicated plug-in model. Honda currently is selling the MY 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid. to 1,873 units for the five months; sales of the Accord Plug-in Hybrid were down 63.8%

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Civic Hybrid Honda Plug-in Hybrid 150

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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Honda PHEV North America Acura 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

With two weeks to go until the opening of the Beijing International Auto Show, Hond Motor (China) Investment outlined its mid-term business strategy for China, covering both the Honda and Acura brands. Honda will also introduce in China the new Acura NSX, which uses the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) hybrid system.

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Honda China Acura Hybrid 244

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 9, 2023

The infiniti QX80 and GMC Yukon are a little too big, while something like the Acura MDX is a little too small. What isn’t is the Lexus-exclusive plug-in-hybrid model (exclusive to the all-wheel drive TX550h Plus) that hybridizes a 3.5-liter & At a smidgen over 203 inches long, the TX doesn’t seem to have any direct competitors.

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Lexus Highlander Yukon MPG 98

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues. Plug-in hybrids shared similar troubles, with Fisher stating that their usage of two entirely separate powertrains adds complexity that can undermine reliability. For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion.

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Automobile Toyota Hybrid Kia 111

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

The 2014 Accord plug-in currently features Honda’s first two-motor hybrid system, and uses a new Earth Dreams i-VTEC 2.0-liter The total system output surpasses that of the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (134 hp), Chevrolet Volt (149 hp) and projected output of the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid. Earlier post.).

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Honda Japan 2015 Hybrid 268

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Ricardo Strategic Consulting and A2Mac1 today will renew their partnership providing benchmarking and competitive analysis of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. MY2014 Acura RLX Hybrid. MY2016 Mercedes GLE 550e. MY2016 Tesla Model X. MY2016 Chevrolet Volt. MY2016 Volvo XC90 T8. MY2016 Audi A3 e-Tron. MY2015 Volkswagen e-Golf.

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Renewable i-MiEV Chevrolet Civic Hybrid 150

The Truth About Cars

MAY 22, 2023

And GM, if you’re listening, there’s still time to reverse course on yer plan to pull the plug on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in EVs. .& There’s every chance in the world this Escalade IQ will share parts with the Hummer EV and will certainly be using GM’s Ultium architectures. Just sayin’.&

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Escalade Cadillac Yukon Acura 91

Baua Electric

MAY 4, 2024

Lucid Gravity prototype The 2024 Acura ZDX EV is the quickest SUV ever from the Honda luxury brand—and it definitely looks the part. Yesterday in a review of the Acura ZDX Green Car Reports looked at whether the first fully electric vehicle from this Honda luxury brand keeps it on-brand—even with GM bones.

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Acura Jeep Plug-in Hybrid 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2014

By contrast, Honda sold about 23,000 hybrids across the Honda and Acura brands in the US in 2013, representing about 1.5% In 2013, Toyota’s hybrid sales (12 models between the Toyota and Lexus brands), sold almost 345,000 units, representing about 15% of total Toyota sales in the US. of total Honda sales in the US for that year. Earlier post.)

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Insight Honda Hybrid Honda Insight 273

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

The final tally included 14 four-cylinder engines, 11 six-cylinder engines, 10 hybrids (a mix of full and mild—48-volt versions), three plug-in hybrids, seven battery electric vehicles one fuel cell electric vehicle. The range from A to V spanned the Acura TLX Type S 3.0L Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L Down to 10.

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Engine Plug-in Hyundai F-150 68

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 31, 2023

Mazda has been repositioning itself into the premium category, and the CX-90 will give it a larger SUV to compete with the Acura MDX , Buick Enclave , Kia Telluride , Hyundai Palisade , Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlande r. It also will mark the first plug-in hybrid from Mazda when it arrives in two months. kilowatt-hour battery.

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Mazda Plug-in Fuel Economy SUV 91

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 22, 2012

We can think of a few, particularly when it comes to some of the hybrid luxury sedans on the market, such as the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid or Lexus GS 450h, and there are a few on the horizon too, like the Acura NSX plug-in hybrid supercar. But when questioned in a survey by Swapalease.com (via The Sacramento.

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GS 450h Hybrid Acura Sacramento 99

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

Honda also used the venue to announce that it will offer several next-generation, advanced powertrain vehicles, including a new battery-electric model and plug-in hybrid model by 2018. Electric (Battery) Engines Fuel Cells Hydrogen Plug-ins' Earlier post.). Earlier post.) New VTEC Turbo Engines.

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Honda 2018 PHEV Concept 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2013

was the first Honda plant in North America to build a hybrid vehicle, and currently produces both the Civic Hybrid and Acura ILX Hybrid models. One of four efficient powertrains for the Accord lineup, the new Accord Hybrid Sedan joins the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedan in incorporating Honda’s first two-motor hybrid system.

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Ohio Honda 2014 Hybrid 239

Driivz

JULY 19, 2023

NACS offers both AC and DC charging in one compact plug, using the same pins for both, and supporting up to 1MW of power on DC. The standards will address how plugs connect with charging stations, charging speeds, reliability and cybersecurity. J1772 is the plug standard for Level 1 or Level 2 AC-powered EV charging.

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Standards Charging Aston Martin DC 52

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. A PHEV is the natural bridge between a gasoline and electric propulsion, but it only works when the car is plugged in whenever possible.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 78

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

Driivz

JULY 19, 2023

NACS offers both AC and DC charging in one compact plug, using the same pins for both, and supporting up to 1MW of power on DC. The standards will address how plugs connect with charging stations, charging speeds, reliability and cybersecurity. J1772 is the plug standard for Level 1 or Level 2 AC-powered EV charging.

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Standards Charging Aston Martin DC 40

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. Don’t forget the Korean plug-ins. BMW starts adding plugs throughout its lineup. for 2016, followed by the Model X.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electrical 105

Baua Electric

MAY 3, 2024

A plug-in hybrid Gladiator will join the Jeep lineup next year. Jeep announced Thursday that a plug-in hybrid version of its Wrangler-based Gladiator pickup will arrive “later next year.” The 2024 Acura ZDX EV is the quickest SUV ever from the Honda luxury brand—and it definitely looks the part.

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Tax Credit Acura Jeep Tax 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

With an EPA rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe), the Pacifica’s plug-in, electrified twin is the most efficient minivan yet. The runner-up for this year’s Full Vehicle award was Honda for the multi-material space frame used to make the 2017 Acura NSX 48.5 Earlier post.). Module category. pounds (22 kilograms) lighter.

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Chrysler 2017 Toyota Minivan 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 7, 2022

Clean Fleet Report would not be surprised if Genesis has even more SUVs on the drawing board, with most of them being hybrids, plug-in hybrids or EVs. The GV70 competes against premium small SUVs including the Acura RDX , Audi Q3, BMW X3, Buick Envision , Lexus NX , Lincoln Corsair, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Tesla Model Y and the Volvo XC60.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

Acura TLX Type S. Acura TLX Type S. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Alphabetically, here are some thoughts on the cars I experienced. All are 2021 models, except where noted. Outstanding in its field.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2023

Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity, at the 2023 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, to sit down with Jim Crouse, the president and CEO of Capstone Engineered Solutions. Interview Clean Fleet Report : Clean Fleet Report ’ s readers come to us for information on electrified vehicles, especially those with a plug.

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Green Indianapolis Clean Cleaning 85

Green Car Reports

MAY 3, 2024

A plug-in hybrid Gladiator will join the Jeep lineup next year. Cadillac gets cold feet about its 2030 end date for gasoline. And Biden agencies ease one area of the EV tax credit that could mean more qualifying EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Tax Credit Jeep Tax Plug-in 117

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

The car is a “2” because it was preceded by the “1,” which is an electric performance plug-in hybrid GT, with a six-figure price tag and a limited output of 500 units per year over the next three years. If you just plug in to standard a 120V household outlet, you’d better give it 22 hours. A High-Tech Customer Experience.

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Volvo San Francisco Google All-Electric 81

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. kWh battery that can be fed by plugging in. But those models don’t have a plug. kg of hydrogen). DC Fast Charging is not available.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 70

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 14, 2015

However, unlike today’s hybrid drive Le Mans racers, or the new Acura NSX hybrid supercar, also revealed at NAIAS ( earlier post ), the GT—nor any of the other Ford performance vehicles unveiled at NAIAS—makes no use of electric drive technology. Ford has been selling hybrids and, later plug-ins, since 2004.

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Shelby Ford F-150 Carbon Fiber 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Road Test: 2022 Acura RDX SH-AWD. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. News: Audi Adds Q4 E-tron Sportback. Flash Drive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV. Road Test: 2021 Lexus LC 500h Hybrid.

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Mercedes Hybrid MPG Light 76