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2019 Honda Insight production model to make global debut at New York International Auto Show; series hybrid with 55 mpg city

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The third-generation Insight is powered by the third generation of Honda’s two-motor hybrid system, featuring a 1.5-liter liter Atkinson cycle engine, electric propulsion motor, and lithium-ion battery pack. Honda estimates the Insight will deliver up to 55 mpg (4.27 l/100 km) in the city. Body and chassis.

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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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Mitsubishi’s i-MIEV battery electric vehicle took the top spot from the Honda Civic Natural Gas on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 14 th annual environmental ranking. Honda Civic Natural Gas. Honda Insight. The natural gas Civic had held first place for 8 years running. 4, auto [CNG].

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

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The 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE is powered by Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system of a gasoline-powered 2.5-liter Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. A sleeker, more slippery Camry Hybrid.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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If you opt for the Sonata with the gasoline-only engine, there are 18-inch and 19-inch wheel options. The regenerative brakes (the system that puts electricity back into the battery when coasting or stopping) had a progressive feel, producing straight and true stops. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. Road Test: 2022 Kia K5.

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Honda boosts performance and fuel economy on 2013 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe using new Li-ion pack

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The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. The gasoline engine can automatically turn off during vehicle stops to improve efficiency.

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

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Consumers can choose to replace their vehicle with a more fuel efficient conventional gasoline-powered car, a conventional hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or an electric car. 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. Nissan Leaf) receives $9,500.

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Rav4 EV

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This car has half the power, substantially more battery capacity, and similar range to the EV1. Toyota has made these cars for fleet use since 1996, and there are several cars with well over 100,000 miles on them that are going strong - on the original battery packs. “What about the Honda Insight?&#

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