Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

The types of vehicles consumers select has by far the most dominant impact on on-road fuel economy—the best vehicle currently available for sale in the US is nine times more fuel efficient than the worst vehicle. Average on-road fuel economy in the US for all vehicles in 2008 was 17.4 mpg US (13.5

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Honda Motor Co., This milestone was reached 12 years and 11 months after the start of sales of the first generation Insight in Japan November 1999, which realized fuel economy of 35 km/liter (82.3 History of Honda’s Hybrid Models. Accord Hybrid (North America only). mpg US, 2.86 L/100k m) on the 10? mpg US, 2.86

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2014

Honda unveiled the all-new 2015 Fit at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 2015 Fit will be manufactured for the first time in North America at the new Celaya, Mexico plant. Engines Fuel Efficiency' Click to enlarge. and wider (+0.3 with a longer wheelbase (+1.2

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2015 Honda Detroit Fuel 262

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FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Honda continued the expansion of its manufacturing operations in North America with the production start of the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit at a new, automobile plant of Honda de Mexico, S.A. The start-up of the Celaya Plant increases Honda’s annual automobile production capacity in North America to approximately 1.92

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

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. liter and 1.5-liter

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APRIL 21, 2016

Honda announced that the upcoming Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) will be joined by two additional electrified variants, the Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, launching in the US in 2017. On a global basis, Honda is aiming to have electrified vehicles account for two-thirds of its vehicles sales around 2030.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

General Motors and Honda are establishing the auto industry’s first manufacturing joint venture—Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC, FCSM)—to mass-produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company. Next-generation fuel cell stack co-developed by Honda and GM.

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Honda GM Michigan Manufacturer 150

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

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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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2011

Honda Civic Concept. The Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan made their world debuts at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, providing the first official glimpse at the styling direction of the 9 th -generation 2012 model set to go on sale this spring. Click to enlarge.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 30, 2024

During the General Motors (GM) 2023 earnings call held this week, CEO Mary Barra said the company will be bringing plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to North America—despite still being committed to going all-electric by 2035. GM-Honda to start hydrogen fuel cell commercial production in MI What are your thoughts?

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

What was the most fuel-efficient (mass-produced, internal combustion-powered, highway-legal, non-gray-market, four-wheeled, et freakin' cetera) new car available in the United States during the 1980s? No, not the Toyota Starlet or Corolla Tercel , not the Honda CRX HF , not the Subaru Justy.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Honda Motor Co., Honda is targeting monthly sales of 1,000 units of the new hybrid. The CR-Z is Honda’s third hybrid currently in the market, along with the Civic Hybrid and new Insight. The CR-Z offers fuel economy of 25.0 i-VTEC Engine + Ultra-thin DC Brushless Motor (cut-away model). Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Global sales of Honda hybrid vehicles reached 300,740 units on a cumulative basis at the end of January 2009. Honda first began hybrid sales in November 1999 with the introduction of its first-generation Insight in Japan. Sales of the all-new Insight is scheduled to begin in Europe and North America in March and April, respectively.

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2009 Honda Civic Hybrid North America 150

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

The fuel economy rating outperforms some competitors’ diesels and hybrids on the highway driving cycle. As an example, the 2014 Honda Insight achieves 44 mpg highway, while the 2014 Volkswagen Golf diesel with a manual transmission delivers 42 mpg highway. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated Ford’s 2014 1.0L

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JUNE 6, 2013

Monthly fuel economy of the retrofitted Honda Civic during the first 9 months of the fleet test. DOE researchers attributed the significant fuel economy reduction for May, June, and July as most likely being due to significant mountain driving and the likely use of the vehicle’s air conditioning. Source: DOE.

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Lead Acid Civic Hybrid Fleet Miles 223

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2010

Ford will introduce nine new or upgraded engines and six new transmissions in North America this year as part of a five-year effort to overhaul its entire global powertrain portfolio. One of the advanced and fuel-efficient North American powertrains will be the 2012 Ford Focus’ all-new normally aspirated 2.0-liter Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

According to the latest US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy report, Hyundai passed all major manufacturers in MY 2009 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) as measured in EPA testing. These are the results prior to adjustment for the EPA consumer fuel economy ratings. Volkswagen.

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2009 Hyundai Fuel Economy EPA 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Our fuel economy leader is now a PowerShift automatic.

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 19, 2015

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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Honda 2016 North America MPG 60

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

This request by the Alliance echoes a similar, earlier request by Global Automakers, the trade association representing the US divisions of 12 international automakers (Aston Martin, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Maserati, McLaren, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota). Earlier post.). Background.

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EPA Light Auto Aston Martin 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 Poll Results.

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Teslarati

MARCH 6, 2024

In the past, we’ve discussed how the Honda Civic has gone through generational changes every 4-7 years. Of course, Tesla plans to launch the next-gen platform sometime in 2025, so it is also a possibility that the company completely averts this situation in North America.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

Acura also announced that the next-generation NSX will feature Acura’s new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD technology, is expected to debut in the next three years, and will be developed by an engineering team led by Honda R&D Americas, Inc., Anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings are 20 mpg in the city (11.8 Acura ILX Concept.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2012

liter EcoBoost engine has earned an EPA fuel economy rating of 33 mpg US (7.13 l/100 km) on the highway cycle—2 mpg better than the Honda CR-V and 5 mpg better than Toyota RAV4. Offered for the first time in North America, the engine delivers 23 mpg US (10.2 The new Ford Escape’s 1.6-liter

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Escape MPG EPA Ford 225

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. This breaks the norm of a fuel cell vehicle run solely on hydrogen or simply with a battery for energy storage. Two (or is it three?)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

By rightsizing engines with available technologies, automakers are able to continue applying the benefits of smaller turbocharged engines while fine-tuning powertrain systems to further optimize fuel economy, emissions and performance. for its hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle. The current average engine size is a 3.0-liter

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Global Sale Transportation Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2016

The panel, moderated by Jesse Schneider, BMW, included Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D; Dr. Will James, Manager, Safety, Codes, and Standards at the US Department of Energy (DOE); and Dr. Ralph Clague, Head of Motive Systems and Architecture, Intelligent Energy. Earlier post.). Earlier post ). Intelligent Energy.

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Fuel Honda Hydrogen Production 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2012

It also enables energy to be recovered efficiently through flywheels, improving fuel economy. Suzuki Motor Corporation; JATCO Ltd; CNH America LLC (USA), Mazda Motor Corporation; UD Trucks Corporation; Isuzu Motors Limited; Kayaba Industry Co., Honda Motor Co., Major customers of Univance are: Nissan Motor Co.,

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

Fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the AWD model returning 25/32/28. The 2022 Taos is roomy, has a quiet ride, plenty of power, and mid-thirties fuel economy. And this doesn’t address the segment leaders, the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BTAO) officially launched the Ecopia EP100, a low rolling resistance tire which provides drivers with improved fuel economy without sacrificing wet handling performance.

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Chicago Civic Hybrid Auto Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

2013 Honda CR-Z. The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. Click to enlarge. l/100 km), a gain of 1 mpg highway.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 For charging we used the BlueOval Charge Network and Electrify America charge stations, where new Mach-E (and F-150 Lightning ) owners receive 250 kWh of complimentary charging, the equivalent of a little more than half our trip.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Volkswagen of America Inc. Improved battery chemistry also helps improve the overall fuel economy of the 2017 e-Golf. Honda is leasing the Clarity for $269 (plus tax) per month. is pricing the 2017 e-Golf starting at $30,495, plus $820 destination. kWh, up from 24.2

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2017

Honda revealed its all-new Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Clarity Electric ( earlier post ) alongside the already available Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ), saying it will target US sales of 75,000 Clarity vehicles in the first four model years. Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The new Honda hybrid car will be made in America.

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Plug-in Honda New York Plug 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

The next-generation Acura NSX, being developed by Honda R&D Americas in the US, will be produced in Ohio using domestically and globally sourced parts and launched within the next three years. The RLX Concept’s all-new 3.5L

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. ( VinFast offers charging options.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 96

Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

Honda Cars India too which had started selling the City Hybrid in 2022, got a fantastic response and had more than doubled its allocation for 2023 to cater to the rising demand. percent in 2022, underlining how the hybrids are outpacing EVs in the United States of America. In the US, hybrid vehicles accounted for 8.3

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