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Honda unveils 10th generation 2016 Civic Sedan; two new engines, including Honda’s first turbo in US

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Honda unveiled the new 10th-generation 2016 Civic Sedan, slated for sale in the US this fall. The 2016 Civic will feature two all-new engines, including the first application of Honda turbo engine technology in the US. Both engines are targeted to receive EPA highway fuel economy ratings in excess of 40 mpg.

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Honda discontinuing Civic Hybrid, Civic natural gas model, Accord plug-in hybrid; new BEV, PHEV models coming

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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., Both of these products with the end of the 2015 model year.

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GM investing additional $1B in US manufacturing

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billion announced in 2016 and more than $21 billion GM has invested in its US operations since 2009. economy over that period. General Motors will invest an additional $1 billion in US manufacturing operations. These investments follow $2.9 The new investments cover multiple new vehicle, advanced technology and component projects.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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“We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines. Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines.” Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines. —Chrysler S-1. Earlier post.).

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Fiat Chrysler investing additional $266M in Kokomo to increase capacity for 8-speed transmissions

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Additionally, lower viscosity transmission fluid is used resulting in improved transmission efficiency and fuel economy improvements especially during cold environments or vehicle start-up. With the Council’s approval, work in the plant will begin immediately and be completed in the third quarter 2016.

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

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A smoother look Two Engine Choices Potent & efficient turbo power Honda gives drivers options of two 4-cylinder engines for the front-wheel drive Civic Hatch. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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China EV maker Seres adjusts U.S. plan to fit reality

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The EV maker opened an office in Santa Clara, CA, in Silicon Valley, in 2016 under the name SF Motors. Sokon also manufactures its own line of small electric vans and manufactures “energy-saving and eco-friendly engines” which it sells to other manufacturers. Engineers at Seres took a vertical approach to developing the EV powertrain.

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