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Model S deliveries, Honda Insight, Hyundai fuel-cell truck, free fast-charging: Today’s Car News

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Free road-trip fast charging is a perk you’ll only find with a few new electric cars. Hyundai outlines some of the specs for its fuel-cell commercial truck, and they echo what it’s suggested for pickups and SUVs. The Honda Insight is more expensive for 2022. Tesla Model S Plaid deliveries start June 10.

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US opens probe into 250,712 Honda vehicles over braking issues – ET Auto

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) on Monday launched a preliminary probe into about 250,712 Honda Insight and Honda Passport vehicles over inadvertent activation of automatic emergency braking.

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Honda Fans Can Visit the Automaker's New Museum at Its California HQ

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Believe it or not, Honda’s been around in the U.S. for decades, and to Celebrate, the automaker opened the American Honda Collection Hall to show some of its most iconic models.& & The display will be open during regular "Cars and Coffee" events starting in October. Images: Honda] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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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. Honda Insight. The Honda Civic Natural Gas, despite its improved fuel economy this year, appears in second place, tied with the Nissan Leaf. Rounding out the top six are the Toyota Prius, the Honda Insight, and the Smart ForTwo. 4, auto [CNG]. PZEV / Bin 2. Nissan LEAF. Toyota Prius.

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Honda AWD hybrids are coming soon—and 2M EVs annually by 2030

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Honda is already targeting 50% hybrids, as part of a plan to make hybrid versions of all its core models rather than hybrid-specific models. Under this strategy, for example, the Honda Insight will be replaced by a Civic Hybrid. That will reduce weight by approximately 220 pounds over previous Honda EVs, the automaker claims.

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UCS Hybrid ScoreCard Dings Automakers for Forced Features in Hybrid Offerings

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Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority. The Honda Insight, conversely, has no forced features, delivers more than 40 miles per gallon, and emits relatively little global warming pollution.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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In a very short few years sedans have lost their favor with car shoppers. The ubiquitous SUV, crossover or truck have become the belle of the ball, getting all the attention while the poor four-door sedan is like the kid that gets picked last for the baseball team. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. A little fin help.

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