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Zipcar introduces Honda Fit EV into UC Davis West Village fleet

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The new Honda Fit EV at UC Davis is located at West Village Square right across the street from West Village’s other Zipcar, a Honda Insight, in front of “The Hub Market.” Both vehicles are available to all Zipcar members ages 18+ for hourly reservations, starting at $8.50

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GSA To Make 5,600 Hybrids Available To Federal Agencies, Including 100 Plug-In Hybrids; Cost Still An Issue

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The US government’s General Services Administration (GSA) this summer took delivery of the first of more than 5,600 hybrid vehicles ordered earlier this year, and will make the vehicles—almost all of which are Ford Fusion hybrids—available to various federal agencies under GSA lease agreements as they are delivered.

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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. Clean Fleet Report’s Civic Touring had a solid black interior with tasteful chrome touches around the touchscreen, display hood, controls for the dual zone automatic climate system, door handles and on the steering wheel.

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Gail Porter to launch Green Motor Expo

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Test drives will also be available for visitors who pre-register though the Green Motor Expo website. Exhibition highlights include the Riversimple hydrogen car, a biomethane version of a Lotus sports car, Modec’s electric van, the Honda Insight and plug-in hybrid car-hire scheme.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago, as the second hybrid car to be sold in the United States (after the first generation Honda Insight). Look for a full Road Test review soon on Clean Fleet Report. Wireless phone charging is standard on the XLE and Limited grades, but not available on the LE.

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Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

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Clean Fleet Report’s Mazda6 Carbon Edition, which is offered only in 2021, is equipped with the only transmission available, a six-speed automatic, with paddle shifters and a Sport mode. In 257 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report averaged 27.8 Clean Fleet Report’s Carbon Edition, with a low 6.5-inches

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California providing incentives up to $12K to help low-income families afford the cleanest cars

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The pilot program is available for three income levels: Low Income (≤ 225% of the federal poverty level, FPL). If the replacement car gets 35 mpg or greater (Toyota Prius or Honda Insight), that goes up to $7,000. A plug-in hybrid (e.g. Chevy Volt), or an electric car (e.g. Nissan Leaf) receives $9,500.