Green Cars News

MAY 11, 2009

According to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association, 10,481 units of the Honda Insight were sold marking the continuation of growing success for Honda on home turf. Last year, the Honda Fit was the best selling car among new vehicle registrations for the calendar and fiscal year.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 15, 2009

Battery {Returnto top of page} EV Plans Sources Built For Fun ElectricVehicles : DIY plans for karts and buggys Drive Electric: EV3 Tri-Electric ElectricBicycle (Slipstream) : DIY plans and parts for the Slipstream electricbike Robert Q.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

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). Honda Insight, Civic and Accord use an entirely different design: the electric motor never runs without the gasoline engine running at the same time.

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