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Nikkei: Honda’s next-gen Fit Hybrid to overtake Toyota Aqua in fuel economy

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The Nikkei reports that the hybrid version of Honda’s next-generation Fit, powered by a newly developed engine and electric motor, is capable of delivering fuel economy of about 36 km/l of gasoline (84.7 mpg US, or 2.8 mpg US, 3.8 The Aqua posts JC08 fuel economy of 35.4 l/100 km) in tests based on the JC08.

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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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2016 Honda Civic: First Drive Of New 35-MPG Compact Sedan

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The 2016 Honda Civic may be the most radical redesign of the Civic in its 40-plus-year history. The tenth generation of the car that made Honda's reputation, both in North America and around the world, is longer, lower, and wider, with a racy fastback shape and its first mainstream turbocharged engine.

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2016 Toyota Prius 'Coming Soon': 55-MPG Hybrid To Be Sportier

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Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota North America, didn't release any specifications on the car when he mentioned it during the groundbreaking for an expansion of the Toyota Technical Center near Ann Arbor.

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. So diesel fuel gets taxed twice or penalized twice at the federal and state level. Advanced diesel will increase to 23% in 2025 from 17% in 2016.

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ExxonMobil projects 25% energy demand increase between 2014-2040, 50% decline in carbon intensity; hybrids to be 40% of new car sales

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Global energy demand will increase 25% between 2014 and 2040, driven by population growth and economic expansion, ExxonMobil forecasts in the 2016 edition of its annual The Outlook for Energy. Global vehicle fuel efficiency - projections. On-road fuel economy varies significantly by region. Source: ExxonMobil.

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

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turbo at 28 mpg city/37 highway/31 combined. mpg combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. non-turbo 4-cylinder and CVT, fuel economy estimates are 31 mpg city/40 highway/35 combined.

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