The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

No, not the Toyota Starlet or Corolla Tercel , not the Honda CRX HF , not the Subaru Justy. It also had an upshift light (located in the lower right corner of the cluster) to remind drivers that fuel economy was more important than brisk acceleration. The Sprint was nowhere near the cheapest new car Americans could buy in 1987.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

Results are used to provide quantifiable explanations about demographic differences (such as gender buying trends), shopping behavior strategies, sales explanation and even detailed answers to such questions as why Tesla buyers express a “Love” for their Overall Vehicle Experience at a 20% higher rate than the average electric vehicle owner.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority. Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority. Hybrids don’t have to be luxury vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 23, 2015

When it comes to fuel efficiency, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is among the lowest of all U.S. automakers. The company was at the bottom of the most recent Union of Concerned Scientists emissions rankings for carmakers.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Major automotive suppliers see national fuel economy standards as important for long-term planning and investment and don’t want to see them altered by US policymakers, according to a first-of-its-kind industry survey commissioned by CALSTART and conducted by Ricardo Energy & Environment. John Boesel, president and CEO of CALSTART.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 3, 2012

When you buy a new car, you’ll probably use manufacturers’ own gas mileage estimates alongside the official Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy database to help you choose which car will be best for you.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The brands we are seeing new customers come from are Toyota, Honda and Subaru, but also Chevrolet and Ford. We will be hopefully getting traction from Subaru Crosstrek, Honda HR-V and Chevrolet Blazer (shoppers.) CFR : With an all-wheel drive option, are there aspirations customers will be buying a Seltos to go off-roading?

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Even if a particular auto show is bringing a mass of car-buying humanity through the door during public days. Putting the big picture aside, each debut caught my interest, but it was a car that didn't get a presser that really had me thinking -- the Honda Prelude. That said, it also looks good up close.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

Hyundai has electrification figured out, with the Sonata Hybrid reaping the benefits in what may be the best hybrid sedan you can buy. Normal and Smart will give the best fuel economy Through the touchscreen you can configure a Custom setting. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 6, 2024

Honda is said to be changing the naming of its electric cars after customers, particularly those in China, found its name to be exceptionally difficult to pronounce. Your author has a admittedly ludicrous theory that some manufacturers have been giving compliance EVs terrible names because they subconsciously hope that people won’t buy them.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2015

Although the SAE World Congress has been running panel sessions on fuel cell vehicle commercialization since 2005, this year was the first in which three participating automakers—Toyota, Hyundai and Honda—had fuel cell vehicles that customers can buy now or within a year. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 17, 2023

Often we will also have reviews of older models if you’re buying used. The Toyota Prius has been the fuel economy king for years Fuel Efficiency: Save Money on Gas Fuel efficiency is a crucial aspect for college students as it can greatly impact their budgets.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 21, 2024

As a result, less fuel is burnt, and the fuel economy improves. Series hybrid vehicles in India include the Honda City Hybrid , Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder , and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara , among others. Sometimes the electric motor does all of the work, other times the combustion engine does, and sometimes both work together.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

Paul Taylor, Chief Economist for the National Automotive Dealers Association, had the following observations: At $4/gallon gas people looked at more economical versions of the same vehicle rather than going down in vehicle size—they continue to buy cars that meet their needs. Department of Defense and Fuel Economy.

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Baua Electric

MAY 18, 2024

In contrast, hatchback models have plummeted to 14 from 26 in the same period, with the discontinuation of beloved cars such as Hyundai Santro, Honda Jazz, Volkswagen Polo, Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, and more. But Maruti Suzuki chairman RC Bhargava believes small cars have to grow for India to be a developed economy.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Now in its second year, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sets the bar high for five-passenger sedans.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

In July 2013, General Motors and Honda announced a long-term, definitive master agreement to co-develop next-generation fuel cell system and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 time frame. The GM/Honda partnership is about cost reduction, Mathias said. “ GM and Honda. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2021

Maverick comes as a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup, with a full-hybrid powertrain and a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city fuel economy and 500 miles of range on a single tank of gas. Ford unveiled the 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup truck. The Maverick product proposition is like nothing else out there.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2009

The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation. More than 90% of Prius owners tell us they intend to buy another Prius. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2009

The role of emotion in buying cars. Other product attributes like reliability and safety, strongly influence consumer perceptions, as do employee enthusiasm and the company’s impact on the economy.” Would you buy this vehicle? Gasoline may cost between $3-$5 while you own this vehicle.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 20, 2009

If a person buys a hybrid car in Korea starting next month, the buyer will benefit from up to 3.1million won ($2,472) in acquisition and registration tax breaks as the government bids to make Korea a leading green country. The Ministry of Knowledge Economy will debate the issue soon.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

But as with most things that seem simple on the surface, going from a crossover body to pickup body is a bit more complex, not the least of which is who Hyundai thinks will be buying the Santa Cruz. The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Technology upgrades like Full Self Driving remain available to buy, but are not delivered via an over-the-air update. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class. On the horizon is the segment-busting Cybertruck , the new Roadster, a Semi truck and maybe a true entry-level $25,000 model.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 17, 2023

Safety standards have required the implementation of systems that often won’t fit into older/smaller designs and loopholes in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards have resulted in manufacturers sizing up models to exploit regulatory blind spots. This basically spelled the end of traditional economy cars on the market.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

With Honda down to a single hybrid vehicle for the 2016 model year--the aging and low-volume CR-Z two-seater--it turns out one reader is looking covetously at the subcompact Honda Fit Hybrid sold in Japan. The 2016 Honda.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. The EPA has rated the Maverick Hybrid’s fuel economy at 42 mpg city/33 highway and 37 combined. mpg with the best fuel economy on an all-city 45-mile run where the average was a stellar 46.7 Road Test: 2017 Honda Ridgeline. A smaller, but not small pickup. Hitting the Road.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Along with Hyundai and Honda who also have sold FCEVs, since 2012 there have been 14,225 fuel cell cars sold in the United States, nearly all of those in California. If you are considering buying a midsize sedan, no longer want to be tethered to the gasoline umbilical cord, then quite possibly a Mirai could be a good fit.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely.

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Plug In India

OCTOBER 18, 2021

For our EV advocacy, which will benefit Indian cities and the Indian economy in the long run, we have received abuse and personal attacks. If you buy an EV that lasts a million km, this EV will last 3 times longer than an ICE car. In 2026, you will be able to buy an electric car with 500 km range at decent prices.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 27, 2024

Eckerle notes that the US federal government is handing out $8 billion to jump-start what it calls the “hydrogen economy,” and expects sufficient funding to build up to 60 more hydrogen truck stations like this one in California – which would, theoretically, be enough to serve 5,000 trucks and 1,000 buses.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2009

The Institute chose pairs of 2009 models from Daimler, Honda, and Toyota because these automakers have micro and mini models that earn good frontal crashworthiness ratings, based on the Institute’s offset test into a deformable barrier. There are good reasons people buy minicars. IIHS video. Click to play. IIHS President Adrian Lund.

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Creative Greenius

JANUARY 19, 2009

Because they were so busy scamming people into buying planet-killing Hummers, Expeditions, Tahoes, Suburbans and other “the joke is on us&# vehicles, they ran their own business into the ground. All I ever heard them do was badmouth the small Honda car I drive and complain about CAFE fuel economy standards. Guess what?

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Honda announced recently the CR-V e:FCEV compact crossover will be available combining both hydrogen and a plug-in battery in 2025. (It If you are considering buying a midsize sedan, no longer want to be tethered to the gasoline umbilical cord, then quite possibly a Mirai could be a good fit.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

If plug-ins take off among Chinese consumers, it could help companies drive down production costs with higher volumes — whether by selling their own vehicles or benefiting from battery suppliers’ economies of scale. But there’s a bit of a Catch-22: Prices remain high for mass adoption in China.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

Some think Nissan is taking a gamble by rapidly moving into mass marketing of EVs, comparing the company’s approach to Toyota and Honda’s approach of “wait and see how the market materializes for EVs, then jump in.&# I think it’s Toyota and Honda that are doing the gambling. Of this I am certain.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

When the world economy starts to grow again, all countries, and especially China and the U.S., 0:00 / 4:23 Big battery bet If we dont care about our automotive industry, we can let Toyota ( TM ) or Honda ( HMC ) build our electric cars, with LG or Panasonic ( PC ) making the batteries. Economic growth requires energy. To keep U.S.

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