Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2015

In an effort to increase the use of alternative fuel vehicles by its associates for daily commuting, and to prepare for a new generation of plug-in vehicles set to arrive by 2018, Honda is adding 120 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers on the Torrance, CA headquarter campus of American Honda Motor Co.,

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2009

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) began production of the natural gas-powered 2009 Civic GX at its plant in Greensburg, Indiana. The Civic GX was formerly produced at Honda’s East Liberty, Ohio plant and has ten years of proven performance as a natural gas powered vehicle. It is powered by a 113-hp (84 kW), 1.8-liter,

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Indiana Honda Gas Production 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The 2022 Honda Civic sedan has been completely redesigned–and for many that will be a good thing. Honda’s best-selling passenger car–and their second best-selling model behind only the CR-V crossover–will not lose any sales with this newly designed sedan and hatchback. Honda bumps up mpg & power. Two Engine Choices.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 86

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. Fuel economy average for the US fleet, per the Trends report, is 24.1 Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy 312

Green Car Reports

APRIL 14, 2011

Ask anyone to name an alternate fuel, and natural gas is rarely the first one that comes to mind. But natural gas? Yet in other parts of the world, as many as 2 percent of the vehicles on the road are fueled by natural gas, in countries as diverse as Brazil, India, and Iran. Not so much.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2012

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) is investing $40 million to increase annual production capacity by 50,000 units to a total of 250,000 vehicles. Early next year, HMIN will add production of the Civic Hybrid, Honda’s most popular hybrid model in the United States. Additionally, Honda’s capacity in the region will total 1.92

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

The California Energy Commission recently approved funding of $8,554,000 to help bring natural gas- and propane-powered shuttle buses, cars and trucks to California’s roadways. The awards are funded by the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Navistar, Inc.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 13, 2011

The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas model has started mass production at Honda Manufacturing of Indiana.

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Honda Gas Indiana Production 48

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. Average Monthly Costs of Hybrid, Electric, and Gas-Powered Cars. On the other hand, the Honda Civic costs its owners, on average, about $350 a month.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion Cars Cost Of 84

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2013

General Motors will build a Chevrolet Impala sedan for retail and fleet customers that operates on either gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG), GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson announced today. This will be the only manufacturer-produced full-size bi-fuel sedan in the US, and is expected to go on sale next summer as a 2015 model.

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Chevrolet Gasoline GM Fuel 230

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A Look at the Lightest Alternative Fuel. Research on hydrogen vehicles dipped until the 1990s when European countries announced plans for more hydrogen-centered car power, such as the 2005-07 bi-fuel BMW 7-Series with a V12 engine that ran on either compressed hydrogen or gasoline. Flash Drive: 2020 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell.

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Hydrogen Vehicles Alternative Fuels Toyota 87

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2009

Fuel Systems Solutions , Inc. has agreed to acquire selected assets and technology for compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling products manufactured by FuelMaker Corporation, including the home refueling appliance marketed under the Phill brand ( earlier post ). The transaction is valued at $7.0 FuelMaker Corp., Earlier post.).

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Purchase Fuel Alternative Fuels Honda 150

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 4, 2017

What happens when the supply of your fuel suddenly ends, and you can no longer fill up your car? That's just what happened to Duncan Chalmers of Seattle, who can no longer conveniently get natural gas to fill up his 2008.

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Gas Seattle Fuel 2008 77

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. Fueling infrastructure must be in place to support the successful introduction of these vehicles.

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2011

2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas. To support growing consumer interest in alternative-fuel vehicles, American Honda is expanding its network of US dealers which are qualified to sell and service the Civic Natural Gas to retail customers—expanding sales to 200 dealers in 35 states. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Consumers have more choices than ever when shopping for vehicles with higher fuel economy and lower tailpipe CO 2 emissions. These choices reflect both a more diverse range of technology packages on conventional gasoline vehicles as well as more advanced technology and alternative fueled vehicles.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Recent developments in lithium ion batteries, and the consequential range improvements of EVs has significantly dampened enthusiasm for hydrogen fuel cells. It is important to realize that a fuel cell car is actually an electric car. So, fuel cell cars have some of the advantages of pure fully electric cars.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. 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. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut.

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Tucson Honda Hyundai Concept 324

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2016

The study was commissioned by a coalition of fuel suppliers and automotive companies with a view to identifying a roadmap to 2030+ to identify GHG abatement options at the lowest cost to society. The coalition comprises BMW, Daimler, Honda, NEOT/St1, Neste, OMV, Shell, Toyota and Volkswagen.

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Transportation Emissions Fuel Vehicles 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

The gas-electric punch. 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. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. The front-wheel drive Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

EV Later mode gives drivers the option to drive in full gas-hybrid, and conserve a certain percentage of electricity for later use. The Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle is available, but it’s only sold in select areas of California. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V. EV Now mode lets drivers operate on all-electric power.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The H2 Mobility launch comes one day after leading automakers signed a Letter of Understanding regarding the commercialization and series production of fuel cell electric vehicles from 2015 onward. Seven of the current thirty hydrogen fueling stations in Germany are integrated into public gas stations. Earlier post.).

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Germany Hydrogen Vehicles Stimulus Package 268

Green Cars News

MAY 24, 2009

Golden West K-9 received the keys to three natural gas powered Honda Civic GX patrol cars for $26,000 each - but each came with a $4,000 Federal funded rebate. The Honda GX has an Environmental Protection Agency mileage rating of 24mpg in the city and 36mpg on the highway.

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Green Honda Tax Credit Alternative Fuels 36

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

The battery-electric 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) will be available for lease beginning 20 July 2012, with a three-year lease price of $389 per month. Fit EV firsts: First use of next-gen Honda Bio-Fabric seat material. First Honda model to use new HondaLink EV telematics. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Oregon Honda 2013 California 244

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid sells against other midsize hybrid sedans–the Honda Accord and Insight , Hyundai Sonata and its larger sibling, the Toyota Avalon. They all get roughly the same fuel economy in the mid-40 to low-50 mpg range and, except for the Toyota Avalon at $37,250, all have a base price under $30,000.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid MPG 69

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Diesel fuel components, including n-heptane, iso-octane, decalin and alpha-methyl naphthalene (AMN). Alternative fuel components, including ethanol, butanol, bio-diesel components and methyl esthers. Jet fuel critical components: toluene and decalin. Additive components such as ETBE. Soot pre-cursor PAH mechanisms.

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Fuel Design Engine Emissions 225

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

This EPA rating is higher than the Sportage hybrid’s key compact crossover competitors of the Ford Escape Hybrid , Hyundai Tucson Hybrid , Toyota RAV4 Hybrid , and the Honda CR-V Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

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. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 72

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

On the other side, on a trip like this you may need to make a few more stops and take a little more time than you might with a gas vehicle, but again the difference is not great. In 1966, Honda’s marketing slogan for its motorcycles was: “You meet the nicest people on a Honda.”

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 84

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

Midsize Sedan Competition Remains Tough–& Fuel Efficient. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord. 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. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 4, 2021

Honda Civic Sport. Honda Civic Touring. 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. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Acura TLX Type S.

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Lexus Mercedes Volvo Clean 96

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Tucson Hybrid looks like no other compact SUV, as it veers far from the sharp-angles on its closest competitors–the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. Flash Drive: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Exterior Statement.

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Tucson Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy 76

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

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. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 15, 2022

Understeer was non-existent, so it was possible to get back on the gas quickly when hitting corners hard. Built in the Honda-Acura plant in East Liberty, Ohio, the RDX has been a longtime Acura success story, and there is nothing about the 2022 RDX that should derail that record. Roadside Assistance – Four years/50,000 miles.

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Acura MPG Fuel Economy SUV 77

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. 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. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Road Test: 2021 Kia K5.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

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. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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