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2015 Civic Hybrid and Natural Gas join 2015 siblings this month in showrooms

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Honda’s 2015 Civic Hybrid and Civic Natural Gas vehicles are joining the already released 2015 Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe and Civic Si in showrooms in the US. The 2015 Civic Hybrid launches at Honda dealers nationwide on November 5 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $24,735.

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Honda discontinuing Civic Hybrid, Civic natural gas model, Accord plug-in hybrid; new BEV, PHEV models coming

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Due in part to Honda’s ability to advance fuel economy through conventional engine technology, the Civic lineup will no longer include a hybrid or a natural gas model, according to John Mendel, Executive Vice President, Automobile Division American Honda Motor Co., Honda currently is selling the MY 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid.

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Honda Hybrid, Honestly: Electrified Civic Returning in 2024

The Truth About Cars

Appealing to customers who’d like a dose of electrons with their new Civic – or, perhaps more likely, appeasing dealers whining about the existence of a Corolla Hybrid, the crew at Honda is rolling out an electrified variant of the popular Civic next year. liter four-cylinder engine made at the Anna Engine Plant.

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

Clean Fleet Report

Expect the Civic to remain Honda’s best-selling passenger car, and its second best-selling model overall coming in behind the CR-V crossover. A smoother look Two Engine Choices Potent & efficient turbo power Honda gives drivers options of two 4-cylinder engines for the front-wheel drive Civic Hatch.

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Reported US Hybrid Sales Up 42% in December, Down 7.5% for CY 2009; New Vehicle Market Share of 2.8% for CY 2009

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EcoBoost provides customers up to 20% improvement in fuel economy and a 15% reduction in emissions versus larger-displacement engines. For the full calendar year, Ford hybrid sales totaled 33,502, a new record and up 72% versus a year ago. Honda reported December hybrid sales of 2,110 units, a 103.5% of all Civic sales.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Toyota has had a battery recycling program since 1998 and even offers dealers a $200 bounty to ensure batteries arent just thrown away (described at end of linked document). Engineers note: hybrids need "power batteries," PHEVs need "energy batteries.") What about battery safety?

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