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Honda to unveil prototype of Gen 3 Insight hybrid at Detroit show; two-motor hybrid system

Green Car Congress

Honda will unveil the Honda Insight Prototype at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January as the precursor to the new third-generation 2019 Honda Insight—an upscale, stylish five-passenger sedan positioned above the Civic in Honda’s passenger car lineup.

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UCS Hybrid ScoreCard Dings Automakers for Forced Features in Hybrid Offerings

Green Car Congress

Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority. The Honda Insight, conversely, has no forced features, delivers more than 40 miles per gallon, and emits relatively little global warming pollution.

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Insight the top hybrid performer

Green Cars News

Move over Toyota Prius - there’s a new green car leader in town. During its first month of sales, the Honda Insight has outsold its competitors in the hybrid market. Since going on sale in the UK, 229 Insight models have been sold ahead of its nearest rival the Toyota Prius at 198 units. The Insight 1.3-litre

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

Green Cars News

The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public today with a glittering display of green cars taking pride of place. The show, based at the Los Angeles Convention Center will host more than 30 significant world and North American debuts and feature more than 900 vehicles from sports cars and sedans to crossovers and minivans.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

Clean Fleet Report

New Sporty Look for the Affordable 50 MPG Midsize Sedan. and advanced driver safety technologies will challenge those thinking a crossover is their next car. , and advanced driver safety technologies will challenge those thinking a crossover is their next car. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Hybrid Efficiency.

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California providing incentives up to $12K to help low-income families afford the cleanest cars

Green Car Congress

In coordination with local air officials, the California Air Resources Board is initiating a retire-and-replace pilot program in the Greater Los Angeles area and San Joaquin Valley to help people of low income replace old, polluting cars with cleaner, more fuel efficient vehicles that also cut greenhouse gas emissions. A plug-in hybrid (e.g.

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New Toyota Prius pricing revealed

Green Cars News

The most successful green car in history is back and promises to be better than ever - the all-new Toyota Prius is scheduled to go on sale at the end of May across the USA. Too expensive or surprisingly affordable - leave a comment with your thoughts. So how much will the vehicle cost? What do you think of the pricing of the Prius?

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