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5,000 Miles In Our Used 2001 Honda Insight Hybrid

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61 mpg is what I''ve managed so far from the 2001 Honda Insight I bought back in March, over a distance of more than 5,000 miles. That''s the figure everyone will want to know, so that''s the one I''m starting with.

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XL delivers 154 hybrid GMC Savana vans to CalVans; largest single hybrid van deployment in California

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Since 2001, CalVans has been working to reduce its total number of vehicle miles traveled annually, while also reducing greenhouse emissions. According to the company, the order represents the largest single hybrid electric van deployment in California to date. —Ronald Hughes, executive director of the California Vanpool Authority.

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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The number of SUV, pickup, minivan, and van models that have combined EPA label values of 20 mpg (11.8 There are almost 3 times more SUVs with combined labels of 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) or more and 6 times more cars with ratings of 30 mpg (7.8 The number of cars with 40 mpg or higher (5.9 l/100km) or more.

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Honda launching new Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan

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km/L (85 mpg US , 2.8 km/L (61 mpg US , 3.8 First introduced in June 2001, the Fit series has passed the two million units sold milestone in Japan as of 30 April. Based on driving conditions, the hybrid system can automatically link and unlink the motor and gasoline engine, switching among three different drive modes.

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Cumulative worldwide sales of Honda hybrids passes 1 million units

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mpg US, 2.86 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 L/100k m) on the 10?15 Earlier post.) History of Honda’s Hybrid Models. Model introduced to the market. Cumulative worldwide. hybrid vehicle sales.

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Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

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Just as the first RAV4 launched the compact crossover SUV segment 22 years ago, the original Highlander redefined the midsize family SUV when it arrived in 2001. The system delivers a combined 240 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 34 combined MPG. Yet, Highlander Hybrid still delivers everyday acceleration, power and responsiveness.

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2014 Ford Escape: Great Small SUV, Not-So-Great Gas Mileage

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from 2001 through 2012--not only for its utility, but also for the availability of a hybrid model. At 32 mpg combined in front-wheel-drive form, the Escape Hybrid was comfortably one of the most economical crossovers on the market. The previous model of Ford Escape was a popular car in the U.S.

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