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Cumulative worldwide sales of Honda hybrids passes 1 million units

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This milestone was reached 12 years and 11 months after the start of sales of the first generation Insight in Japan November 1999, which realized fuel economy of 35 km/liter (82.3 mpg US, 2.86 June: Fit Shuttle Hybrid (Japan only) Freed Hybrid (Japan only) Freed Spike Hybrid (Japan only). Honda Motor Co.,

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Fiat 875cc TwinAir named International Engine of the Year 2011

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Judged by a panel of 76 motoring journalists from 36 countries as disparate as the USA, Japan, China, Russia, New Zealand, India, Korea, Germany, France, Romania, South Africa, Mexico and the UK, the Awards highlight and acknowledge engine engineering excellence. litres/100km (54 mpg US) in the Fiat 500.

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GFEI report finds improvements in average new LDV fuel economy lagging pace required to cut 50% fuel use for new cars worldwide by 2030; policy focus should be on emerging markets

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mpg US mpg) in 2011—an improvement of 1.8% mpg US) global average by 2030 for new cars. EU, Japan) had significant reduction in their vehicle sales, and on the other hand, the least efficient markets (e.g. USA, Mexico, Chile to a lesser extent) had strong increases in their vehicle sales between 2010 and 2011.

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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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The 50 mpge combined fuel economy is twice that of the mpg rating of the conventional Tucson. The Japan Times cited unnamed sources to report that Toyota Motor Corp. This recent California initiative dovetails with increased government support of hydrogen infrastructure development at the federal level, such as H 2 USA.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). At end of life, every part of the battery is recycled or processed for disposal at a dedicated facility in Japan. The pack is warranted for 10 years/150,000 miles. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota Unveils Dedicated Hybrid Concept, Plan for Prius Family; Expands Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program in the US

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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. In December 2002, Toyota began limited testing of fuel cell vehicles in the US and Japan. miles/kg (approximate mpg equivalent) during a day-long trip down the southern California coast.

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Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $18,950; new transaxle, motor technology

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With the Prius c (sold as the Aqua in Japan, earlier post ), Toyota is striving to strike a balance between fuel efficiency, styling, intelligent connectivity and affordability to attract younger, eco-conscious buyers who may have desired, but couldn’t afford, a hybrid. Click to enlarge. Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6

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