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Latest EPA automotive trend report shows MY 2017 fleet fuel economy of 24.9 mpg; new record

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Only three large manufacturers complied based on the technology levels of their vehicles alone: Honda, Subaru and BMW. In model year 2017, Honda led the industry with the lowest CO 2 emissions and highest fuel economy. GHG Performance and Standards by Manufacturer, 2017 Model Year. Source: EPA.

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. Carbon neutrality for all Honda products and corporate activities by 2050. Two (or is it three?)

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GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

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A palletized MPG to power military camps and installations quietly and efficiently. This version of the MPG is expected to first be demonstrated in mid-2022. GVSC is also exploring how this version of the MPG can power heavy-duty military equipment and camps. Palletized Mobile Power Generator System.

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Honda diesel sets new Guinness record for fuel efficiency, averaging 83 mpg US in 8,387-mile drive across 24 EU countries

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Honda has set a new Guinness World Records title for “Lowest fuel consumption – all 24 contiguous EU countries (all cars)”, recording an average 83 mpg US (2.82 Behind the wheel of a Honda Civic Tourer 1.6 Honda introduced the Civic Tourer as a response to changing European market conditions for the C-segment estate market.

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Honda introduces Accord hybrid and plug-in in Japan; hybrid in US in October

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Honda Motor Co., mpg US, 3.33 mpg US, 1.42 mpg US, 1.42 The plug-in will be available for lease, primarily to corporations and government agencies. Honda will introduce the conventional hybrid version of the Accord in the US nationwide in October. has introduced the new Accord Hybrid in Japan. km/L, 2.05

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Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe

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Honda aims to win a new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency in an 8,500-mile (13,679 km) drive across all 24 contiguous EU countries in a 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engined Honda Civic Tourer. i-DTEC engine provides 120 PS (118 hp, 88 kW) of power and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque, 62 mpg US (3.8

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OpinionAn open letter to Ford from a customer

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Based on the advertised EPA estimates, I would have been OK with low 40’s.but 28-33 mpg is not even in the ballpark. Real-world MPG estimates should have been promoted in the mid-30’s. How these MPG estimates made it through Ford corporate is beyond me! Maybe it was the rush to go to market?

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