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UCS Hybrid ScoreCard Dings Automakers for Forced Features in Hybrid Offerings

Green Car Congress

As an example, the UCS “Hybrid Scorecard” gives both the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid a high “hybrid value” rating. The Honda Civic Hybrid has more than $3,000 worth of forced features, while the Ford Fusion Hybrid includes nearly $4,000 worth, according to UCS. The Prius scored a 9.8

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

Green Cars News

Hybrids still represent the largest volume of “green” vehicles including the popular Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and Ford Fusion hybrids. This year’s show will feature more clean diesels than ever before including some new affordable options such as the Volkswagen Golf TDI and the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI. . Honda FCX Clarity.