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ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

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Mitsubishi’s i-MIEV battery electric vehicle took the top spot from the Honda Civic Natural Gas on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 14 th annual environmental ranking. Honda Civic Natural Gas. Honda Insight. The natural gas Civic had held first place for 8 years running. 4, auto [CNG].

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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But you are rewarded for a light touch on the accelerator pedal, as it runs in electric mode when cruising on the highway, and much of the time when driving in town. The regenerative brakes (the system that puts electricity back into the battery when coasting or stopping) had a progressive feel, producing straight and true stops.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

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When the battery is completely charged, selecting the EV mode can be used for driving around town, in parking lots or structures. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting through the regenerative charging system, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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kWh Li-ion battery pack—which is sited in front of the passenger area. XL1 has no power steering, but is very nimble and easy to control due to its aerodynamic shape and light weight. kWh Li-ion battery pack. The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case. Click to enlarge. The hybrid power unit.

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Can Toyota really claim to be green? The Green Piece

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Among its criticisms, it pointed out that the nickel used for the vehicle’s battery is mined at the notorious site in Sudbury, Ontario, where there have been reports of various environmental issues. Tags: The Green Piece green piece Honda Insight prius Toyota. Our verdict. Faye Sunderland.

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The green cars of the Tokyo Motor Show. The Green Piece

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The Honda CR-Z is intended to be sporty, efficient and inexpensive and will feature the same Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) as the Honda Insight Hybrid. Keep your eyes peeled too for the Honda EV-N and Honda Skydeck concepts. It is a little bit longer than the Smart ForTwo and carries a lithium-ion battery pack.

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