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Honda adding 120 EV chargers to Torrance Campus; 50kW DC fast charger adjacent to campus

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In an effort to increase the use of alternative fuel vehicles by its associates for daily commuting, and to prepare for a new generation of plug-in vehicles set to arrive by 2018, Honda is adding 120 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers on the Torrance, CA headquarter campus of American Honda Motor Co.,

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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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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SAE’s highest technical safety award goes to hydrogen fueling paper

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At the Awards Ceremony at the SAE 2016 Government/Industry Meeting, SAE International honored the recipients of the Ralph H. Mathison (Honda); Michael J. Hydrogen is now emerging as an alternative fuel and they are starting to build infrastructure in places such as California, Europe and Japan. Earlier post.).

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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The report also noted that: Since alternative fuel vehicle production [CNG, PHEVs and EVs] has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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Consumers have more choices than ever when shopping for vehicles with higher fuel economy and lower tailpipe CO 2 emissions. These choices reflect both a more diverse range of technology packages on conventional gasoline vehicles as well as more advanced technology and alternative fueled vehicles.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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Midsize Sedan Competition Remains Tough–& Fuel Efficient. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2016 Honda Accord. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Altima. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. More Compact Competition. Road Test: 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Flash Drive: 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid.

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