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Honda to Introduce Type S Diesel Accord, Insight Hybrid at Geneva Show

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In addition, the new Honda Insight will make its European debut at the show. Torque has also increased 30 Nm to 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) at 2000 rpm. Performance, fuel economy and emissions data will be available once homologation is completed, and pricing will be announced nearer the on sale date later this year.

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Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

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Lakh (US$10,000) (All India – Ex-showroom), for the first 10,000 customers (of which 2000 will be reserved for the current owners of Nexon EV and Tigor EV). The production of the 24kWh battery pack variants have been prioritized based on insights to match customer expectations at the time of delivery. XZ+ Tech LUX. XZ+ Tech LUX.

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Why Can't We Buy Cars That Do 60, 70, Or 80 MPG?

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The first-generation Honda Insight hybrid, sold from 2000 through 2006, is renowned even today for its ultra-high gas mileage: 52 mpg combined (48 mpg city, 58 mpg highway). So why, 15 years after the Insight went on sale--considering.'

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Honda CR-Z Hybrid Now On Sale in Japan; Targeting 1,000 Units Per Month

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has begun sales of the all-new CR-Z (“Compact Renaissance Zero”) hybrid ( earlier post ) in Japan on Friday, February 26, 2010. Honda is targeting monthly sales of 1,000 units of the new hybrid. The CR-Z is Honda’s third hybrid currently in the market, along with the Civic Hybrid and new Insight. Honda Motor Co.,

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Volkswagen starts automotive business in Iran

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Volkswagen will begin the sale of vehicles in Iran in August. The initial aim of the present import initiative is to gain an insight into current market needs, establish the Volkswagen brand in Iran, and offer Iranians modern technologies “made in Germany”.

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All Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Cars Are Compliance Cars, For Now

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When the first Honda Insight and Toyota Prius hybrids launched in 1999 and 2000, expectations for their sales were low. And hybrids indeed logged annual sales in the low thousands until the second-generation Prius came along for 2004.

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MINI realigning model range with emphasis on electromobility; crossover & premium compact segments; and China

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The second generation of MINI, introduced in 2000, optimized the relationship between fun driving and fuel consumption, including the introduction of diesel engines. The MINI E was produced in a small series and used in a field trial to gather important insights into the use of an all-electric car in everyday traffic.

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