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1.0L EcoBoost Fiesta receives EPA rating of 45 mpg highway

Green Car Congress

EcoBoost-powered Fiesta sub-compact, arriving at dealers later this year, at 45 mpg (5.2 The fuel economy rating outperforms some competitors’ diesels and hybrids on the highway driving cycle. liter EcoBoost we’re pushing into fuel economy numbers only seen on hybrids and diesels.” l/100 km) highway. Earlier post.)

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

But then I realized that I’m an engineer, not a dealer of anything. I’d been driving my Honda Insight to Chicago every couple of months for chapter meetings,” Steiner said. Frankly, there’s always someone there who argues in favor of investing in clean diesel or clean gas, but not electric. This saved me the trip.”.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

But then I realized that I’m an engineer, not a dealer of anything. I’d been driving my Honda Insight to Chicago every couple of months for chapter meetings,” Steiner said. Frankly, there’s always someone there who argues in favor of investing in clean diesel or clean gas, but not electric. This saved me the trip.”.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Go into a Hyundai dealer for a lengthy test drive and see how this hybrid sedan fits your lifestyle. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. A case for sedans.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

Green Car Congress

GM dealers delivered 189,443 total vehicles in July, a 19.4% Total sales of the fuel-efficient Honda Civic increased 3.1% The new Honda Insight hybrid posted 2,295 units. Honda CR-V, a best-seller in the crossover utility vehicle segment, increased sales by 9.9% Monthly sales of hybrids. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

Clean Fleet Report

The Honda Civic was America’s best-selling compact sedan in 2021. To truly appreciate how good this car is, go into your Honda dealer and request a lengthy test drive that should include highway onramps and a few tight corners. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. You just may be driving home in one.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago, as the second hybrid car to be sold in the United States (after the first generation Honda Insight). The 2023 Prius is arriving in North America dealers in early December 2022. Its worldwide sales top 6+ million, demonstrating its popularity.

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