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Honda CEO: Honda Studying Battery Electric Commuter Car, But Holds Fuel Cell Vehicle as the Ultimate Eco-car

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We continue to believe that a fuel cell electric vehicle is the ultimate solution to reduce CO 2 emissions. A fuel cell car is a full electric vehicle.The development cost must come down and there must be a major expansion of the hydrogen fueling infrastructure. But make no mistake. President Ito.

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Top honours for Porsche and Acura

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The first west coast stop for the challenge saw the Ferran Acura LMP1 prototype and the Flying Lizard Porsche GT2 scoop top honours in the shortest event of the 2009 American Le Mans Series. For Ferran-Acura it was its first ever American Le Mans Series victory as well as its first in the Michelin Green X Challenge.

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2024 Hyundai Elantra N Review – Tightening Up

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It’s less boy-racer than the Honda Civic Type R and slightly more civilized than the Subaru WRX but not as commuter-friendly as the Volkswagen Jetta GLI or Acura Integra A-Spec. Fuel economy is listed at 20/27/23 for the auto and 21/29/24 for the stick.

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GM Reveals 2011 Buick Regal for US; Two Gasoline Direct-Injection I-4s for Sport Sedan

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The new Regal, drawing on work on the award-winning Opel Insignia, will offer two gasoline direct-injection engines and is directly targeted at competitors such as the Acura TSX and Volvo S60. turbo use direct injection technology to optimize performance, reduce emissions and maximize fuel efficiency. Tags: Brief. turbo engine.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

Clean Fleet Report

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L

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Honda Begins Production of Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicles at Indiana Plant

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It is the only natural gas powered passenger car available for sale in all 50 states, and is eligible for a $4,000 federal tax credit as a qualified alternative fuel vehicle. 1—to maximize performance from natural gas fuel. It has an average range of more than 220 miles, and has fuel economy of 24 mpg (city) and 36 mpg (highway).

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

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It gives us a chance to relate a brief experience with a gaggle of cars whose price tags totaled well beyond a million dollars. Acura TLX Type S. Acura TLX Type S. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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