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JUNE 6, 2012

The 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency (MPGe) rating of 118 MPGe—the highest yet awarded by the EPA. City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively. Honda Fit EV Efficiency Comparison.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. The final model year (MY) 2012 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate is 376 g/mi—a 22 g/mi decrease (-5.5%) relative to MY 2011. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg, or 22%.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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JUNE 16, 2011

Honda’s all-new Fit Shuttle and Fit Shuttle Hybrid are now on sale in Japan. The compact station wagons leverage the advanced packaging technologies that Honda developed for the Fit. liter i-VTEC engine and offers fuel economy of 18.6 The Fit Shuttle Hybrid features Honda’s 1.3-liter Fit Shuttle Hybrid.

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Fuel Economy Honda Economy Japan 218

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

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MARCH 7, 2012

Honda’s new 1.6-liter liter i-DTEC engine in the new Civic will deliver CO 2 emissions of 95 g/km, according to Honda Motor Europe’s President, Manabu Nishimae, in his presentation at the Geneva Motor Show. This is a 15-gram drop (13.6%) from the 110 g/km emissions of the enhanced 2.2L Honda Civic 1.6

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MARCH 6, 2013

Honda introduced the diesel CR-V 1.6 The British built CR-V is the next model in the Honda line-up to receive the new Earth Dreams Technology 1.6 The CR-V is available in two-wheel drive with manual transmission and will feature 300 N·m of torque and 120 PS with CO 2 emissions of 119 g/km. i-DTEC at the Geneva Motor Show.

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Honda Diesel Emissions CO2 210

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APRIL 17, 2013

At SAE World Congress in Detroit, Honda engineers presented several papers on the development of the new Accord plug-in hybrid, describing work on the new gasoline engine (which will also be featured in the coming full hybrid version of the Accord), and the development of the new two-motor system. Honda developed the 2.0L Water pump.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The 2013 Honda Accord, due to go on sale in the US on 19 September, features the first use of a new Honda-developed catalyst which significantly reduces the precious metals required in catalysts for emissions aftertreatment. Honda will continue to adopt this catalyst sequentially to other models. Click to enlarge.

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Honda 2013 Emissions Fuel Economy 231

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APRIL 19, 2017

Honda staged the world premiere of the new CR-V Hybrid at Auto Shanghai 2017. The CR-V Hybrid is equipped with the Honda Sport Hybrid i-MMD two-motor hybrid system ( earlier post ). The CR-V Hybrid is scheduled to go on sale in China in the second half of 2017 from Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co.,

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AUGUST 17, 2017

liter i-DTEC diesel engine will join the Honda Civic range in Europe from March 2018, offering a combination of performance and efficiency. The Worldwise Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) has been designed to provide more realistic testing conditions to calculate vehicle fuel consumption and emissions. l/100 km (63.6

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The 2022 Honda Civic sedan has been completely redesigned–and for many that will be a good thing. Honda’s best-selling passenger car–and their second best-selling model behind only the CR-V crossover–will not lose any sales with this newly designed sedan and hatchback. Honda bumps up mpg & power. Two Engine Choices.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 86

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Honda announced a competitive introductory lease price of $369 a month for 36 months (plus tax) for the Clarity Fuel Cell sedan, which is coming to dealerships in California by the end of 2016. Honda will further develop its dealer network as consumer friendly hydrogen fueling stations become available. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Honda Motor Co. CEO, Takanobu Ito, outlined the product, technology and business developments and direction planned to drive Honda’s growth by fiscal year 2017; among these are a plan to introduce three hybrid systems, Ito said. Honda is also developing a new more powerful two-motor hybrid system for mid-size vehicles.

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JUNE 15, 2015

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 has promoted CNG-powered vehicles for many years.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy by model year. For the fifth consecutive year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting an increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide emissions for new US cars and light duty trucks. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy 2004 Economy EPA 268

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JULY 25, 2019

have banded together with California—to set an example for the EPA and its long-stalled emissions and fuel economy revamp. The agreement between Ford, Honda, Volkswagen, and BMW's U.S. division would raise fuel-economy standards by about 3.7 Some of the largest automakers in the U.S.

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EPA California Fuel Economy MPG 139

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JUNE 20, 2018

We review the 2019 Honda Insight and put the manufacturer's fuel-economy claims to the test. Colorado plans to join the 13 California emissions states. The NHTSA has banned Autopilot Buddy. And we take another look at the 2019 Insight with our video review of the hybrid sedan. All of this and more on Green Car Reports.

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AUGUST 12, 2013

Honda unveiled the new UK-built Civic Tourer wagon ahead of its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. Applied in the Honda Civic (available since January 2013), the i-DTEC engine delivers combined cycle fuel economy of 65.3 Honda’s 1.6L New Civic Tourer. Click to enlarge. mpg US (3.6 i-DTEC engine.

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Diesel Honda Fuel Economy Engine 299

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Honda Motor Co., The VTEC TURBO is a new addition to Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology suite. This engine realizes the maximum output of more than 280 hp (209 kW) as well as high environmental performance that complies with the EURO 6, European emission standards which will become effective in 2014. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The EPA today is expected to reveal its hotly contested plan for emissions and fuel economy. Honda revealed its CR-V Hybrid for the U.S. The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid finally has a U.S. And Mercedes-Benz has made a deliberate decision not to compete in the range race. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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MARCH 28, 2014

Honda Motor Co., The demonstration testing will be conducted in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture in Japan in collaboration with the Tochigi Prefectural Police and UTMS Society of Japan, as part of research and development of the Universal Traffic Management Systems (UTMS) in which Honda has been participating. Click to enlarge.

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Honda Commercial Japan Fuel Economy 230

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

For example, we will account for regional differences in the total cost of ownership related to charging installation costs, electricity and gasoline costs, temperature effects on fuel economy, and insurance as well as federal and state EV incentives and policies. Where, when and for whom are EVs most cost-effective?

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MARCH 18, 2011

Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., HATC), Honda’s automobile production and sales subsidiary in Thailand, has unveiled the BRIO urban commuter car. The BRIO is equipped with Honda’s 1.2-liter liter 4-cylinder i-VTEC engine delivering 90 hp (67 kW), with fuel economy of 5 L/100km (47 mpg US). Click to enlarge.

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Commuter Cars Thailand Honda Fuel Economy 199

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

A study of emissions from gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles in an urban near-road environment in Toronto over a wide range of weather conditions (February 2014 to January 2015) found that—other than for NO x and CO—the GDI engines had elevated emissions compared to the Toronto fleet. m from the roadway.

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Environment Emissions Exhaust 2014 150

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Honda has updated the sporty CR-Z hybrid with a range of improvements focusing on style and performance. The power of both the gasoline engine and electric motor has been increased to 137 PS (128 hp, 96 kW) without compromising fuel economy or increasing exhaust emissions. Updated CR-Z hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Honda Hybrid Power 225

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AUGUST 23, 2018

The EPA outs a potential 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Eco model with better fuel economy. The Honda Insight receives a Top Safety Pick+ award. And Volkswagen fires six managers for their roles in the emission cheating scandal. Tesla rushes to build 5,000 cars per week and the hurried pace may have come at a cost.

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DECEMBER 9, 2020

With CO 2 emissions targets becoming stricter worldwide, sales of HEVs can serve to lower the overall CO 2 output of a manufacturers’ fleet and help to avoid the related fines. Japan has historically been the strongest market for HEVs, with the likes of Toyota, Honda, and Nissan all playing significant roles.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

The automaker maintained expectations that its EVs will reach profitability by 2025 , though it says that hybrids will play an increasingly important role in reaching strict emissions standards. “Let me be clear: GM remains committed to eliminating tailpipe emissions from our light-duty vehicles by 2035.

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Plugin GM Hybrid Market 94

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MAY 27, 2014

In its sixth sales-weighted analysis of emissions from 8 major automakers’ 2013 model year vehicles, the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report found that Hyundai-Kia unseated Honda as the “Greenest Automaker.” Honda came in second, with Toyota, Nissan, and Volkswagen in a three-way tie for third place.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The 2011 Honda Insight hybrid, now on sale in the US, gains new standard features and the addition of a value-oriented entry model featuring an MSRP starting at $18,200. The new entry-level 2011 Insight. Click to enlarge. The five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system comprising a 1.3-liter

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. The study investigated the the WTW energy and emissions from the use of natural gas in CNGVs with a range of CNGV fuel economy and natural gas compressor efficiency.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Honda’s efforts to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy go beyond its motor vehicles – they also stretch to its motorcycles, with the company developing new 700cc and 125cc engines with an accompanying second-generation Dual Clutch Transmission.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Honda has updated its sporty coupe hybrid, the CR-Z, with the new to go on sale from January 2013. Greater performance doesn’t come at the expense of higher emissions or poorer fuel economy [.].

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Honda Emissions Hybrid Power 51

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Mitsubishi’s i-MIEV battery electric vehicle took the top spot from the Honda Civic Natural Gas on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 14 th annual environmental ranking. Emission Standard. Honda Civic Natural Gas. Honda Insight. Honda Civic Hybrid. Honda CR-Z. Green score.

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MARCH 10, 2009

The all-new 2010 Honda Insight goes on-sale 24 March with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $19,800 for the entry-level Insight LX, American Honda Motor Co., liter i-VTEC gasoline engine and a 10-kW electric motor that together contribute to an EPA-estimated city/highway fuel economy rating of 40/43 miles per gallon.

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MAY 5, 2009

At 32 mpg, the 2010 Equinox will offer best-in-segment highway fuel economy and have a highway driving range of up to 600 miles. GM’s biggest competitors in this segment and their 2009 EPA fuel economy estimates are the Honda CR-V (20/27) and the Toyota RAV-4 (22/28). Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2010 MPG Chevrolet 150

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JULY 20, 2010

Honda Motor Company will introduce a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and a new plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) to the US market in 2012, said President & CEO Takanobu Ito in his mid-year address in Tokyo, Japan. Ito said that Honda will develop and adopt multiple hybrid systems that are appropriate for vehicles of different sizes and uses.

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