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Why Can't We Buy Cars That Do 60, 70, Or 80 MPG?

Green Car Reports

The first-generation Honda Insight hybrid, sold from 2000 through 2006, is renowned even today for its ultra-high gas mileage: 52 mpg combined (48 mpg city, 58 mpg highway). So why, 15 years after the Insight went on sale--considering.'

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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

The Truth About Cars

No, not the Toyota Starlet or Corolla Tercel , not the Honda CRX HF , not the Subaru Justy. If you want to be picky, the 198 6 Sprint ER was the gas-mileage king of 1980s America, rated at 44 city and 53 highway miles per gallon. The Sprint was nowhere near the cheapest new car Americans could buy in 1987. per gallon.

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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. As an example, the UCS “Hybrid Scorecard” gives both the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid a high “hybrid value” rating.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Hyundai has electrification figured out, with the Sonata Hybrid reaping the benefits in what may be the best hybrid sedan you can buy. The gas-electric punch. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

Clean Fleet Report

The full suite of advanced safety systems are only available on the upper EX and Touring trim levels, but they are worth getting when buying your new Civic. Built in North America (engine and transmission from America, final assembly in Canada), the Civic carries with it the well-earned reputation of Honda quality.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

Green Car Congress

An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has also been added. More than 90% of Prius owners tell us they intend to buy another Prius. We also are confident that it will attract more buyers We have two main challenges: the economy, and the [Honda] Insight. ”. We think it will appeal to current Prius owners ,” he said.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Despite this, a 2003 EPRI study , assuming only $2/gallon gas , zero buying incentives, and a PHEV premium of $3-$5,000 more than standard hybrids, shows that the total lifetime cost of ownership for a PHEV will be lower than that of any other vehicle type -- so the payback will be there. Power and Associates 2004 report ].

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