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Honda Manufacturing of Indiana starts production of 2012 Civic Natural Gas model

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Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) marked the start of mass production of the all-new 2012 Civic Natural Gas as it moves to increase production of the alternative-fuel Civic to support an expanding network of certified Civic Natural Gas dealers across the US. Earlier post.). in city driving and 5.5

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Honda’s Indiana plant to boost production capacity; add Civic Hybrid

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Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) is investing $40 million to increase annual production capacity by 50,000 units to a total of 250,000 vehicles. Early next year, HMIN will add production of the Civic Hybrid, Honda’s most popular hybrid model in the United States. million vehicles per year. million units per year.

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

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Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) began production of the natural gas-powered 2009 Civic GX at its plant in Greensburg, Indiana. The Civic GX was formerly produced at Honda’s East Liberty, Ohio plant and has ten years of proven performance as a natural gas powered vehicle. It is powered by a 113-hp (84 kW), 1.8-liter,

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Production begins of Honda Natural Gas vehicle

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The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas model has started mass production at Honda Manufacturing of Indiana.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $8.5M to bring natural gas- and propane-powered vehicles to California

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The awards are funded by the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. million to help buyers afford new, alternative-fueled passenger vehicles and medium- and heavy-duty buses and trucks. American Honda Motor Company, Inc. The Energy Commission already has awarded nearly $20.5

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

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Worldwide, five automakers—Volkswagen, Toyota, General Motors, Honda, and Daimler—are among the top 20 companies for all corporate research and development spending as ranked by Booz’s annual global R&D report.Volkswagen is first, with more than $11 billion in spending.

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New Honda 2012 Civic Natural Gas goes on sale 18 October at Honda dealers in 35 states, up from 4

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2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas. The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas (formally known as the Civic GX), the only dedicated natural gas-powered passenger vehicle manufactured and sold in the US, will go on sale at qualified Honda dealerships nationwide on 18 October with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $26,155.

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