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ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

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Honda Civic Natural Gas. 4, auto [CNG]. 4, auto CVT. Honda Insight. 4, auto CVT. 4, auto CVT. Honda Civic Hybrid. 4, auto CVT. 4, auto CVT. 4, auto CVT. Honda CR-Z. 4, auto CVT. PZEV / Bin 2. Nissan LEAF. Toyota Prius. PZEV / Bin 3. ULEV II / Bin 5.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% GMC sales increased 8%, led by Sierra, Canyon and Yukon XL. Total sales of the fuel-efficient Honda Civic increased 3.1% The new Honda Insight hybrid posted 2,295 units.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public today with a glittering display of green cars taking pride of place. Hybrids still represent the largest volume of “green” vehicles including the popular Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and Ford Fusion hybrids. GMC Sierra Hybrid. • GMC Yukon Hybrid. Honda FCX Clarity.