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Honda to end production of the Insight hybrid, commits to the expansion of hybrid offerings in the US

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Annual sales of the second-generation Honda Insight. Honda announced that while the US model Insight will be available at dealerships in the US through the end of the year, production of the hybrid will end in summer 2014. Data: Honda. Click to enlarge. of total sales. l/100 km, respectively). Earlier post.)

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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However, the document not only provides a detailed look at the finances of the company, it also provides a quick recap of recent technology developments and some insight into the company’s immediate research priorities. We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. This combination delivers EPA fuel economy numbers of 33 mpg city/41 highway/36 combined. Kia’s iVT is a continuously variable transmission with intelligence that adapts shifts for improved performance and fuel economy. Drivetrain.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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The Drive Mode Select helps you get the most performance and fuel efficiency from the hybrid system with choices of Smart, Normal, Sport and Custom. Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. A little fin help.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. non-turbo, fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg city/37 highway/37 combined. In both cases, the emissions have been reduced and fuel economy and performance increased compared to the 2021 Civic.

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High Performance Computing key enabler for accelerating development of high efficiency engines

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The complexity of new and future vehicles—driven by the need for increasing fuel efficiency and decreasing emissions with ever-changing drive-cycle demands and environmental conditions—is adding unprecedented flexibility in design and driving the need for better simulation and more powerful computers, observed Dr. Robert M.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

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A spacious interior with a smooth comfortable ride, high fuel economy (we broke 50 mpg!), The undetectable and seamless transitions give the Camry Hybrid XSE EPA-rated fuel economy of 44 mpg city/47 highway with a combined of 46 mpg. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. A sleeker, more slippery Camry Hybrid.