Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

The California Energy Commission recently approved funding of $8,554,000 to help bring natural gas- and propane-powered shuttle buses, cars and trucks to California’s roadways. Kenworth Truck Company (Kirkland, Washington) is awarded $884,000 for the buy-down of 34 natural gas vehicles of 26,001 pounds and greater gross vehicle weight range.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

If you buy a new car but can’t get anywhere near the gas mileage the automaker says you should, can you sue them for misleading you? For Heather Peters -- former attorney and owner of a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid -- the answer is a resounding yes.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Nearly one-third of those surveyed already own an EV or plan to buy one within five years. Conversely, 39% of respondents would only buy an EV if gasoline-powered vehicles were no longer available. Americans cite too few charging points and too high upfront cost as the leading barriers to buying an electric vehicle.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 28, 2014

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). Those ratings remain unmatched today by anything today that doesn''t include a plug and a large battery pack.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Today on Green Car Reports: We name our Best Car To Buy 2014 from a slate of five contenders, automakers issue another blast against E15 ethanol at the gas pump, and a teaser video emerges for a new battery-electric car coming next spring. The Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2014 award goes to the 2014.'

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Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

Photo by Jeremy Thompson on Flickr Disney’s Autopia ride has been making headlines recently, after a park spokesperson told the LA Times that the park is “evaluating technology that will enable us to convert from gas engines in the next few years.” But Honda themselves have been behind the ball on the EV transition as well.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 26, 2010

buys more hybrids than any place else in the world except Japan. But the "other alt-fuel" for automobiles--natural gas--is barely a blip on the U.S. Nonetheless, Honda is plugging away (ahem) with its 2010 Honda Civic GX, the only natural-gas vehicle (NGV) now.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Let's say you buy the greenest car you can, one that uses a different kind of fuel, and drive it happily for several years. That's just what happened to Duncan Chalmers of Seattle, who can no longer conveniently get natural gas to fill up his 2008.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 19, 2024

Photo by Jeremy Thompson on Flickr Disney’s Autopia ride has been making headlines recently, after a park spokesperson told the LA Times that the park was considering ditching gas engines soon. Thankfully, in 2012, Disney attracted a new sponsor, Honda, and in 2016, Honda upgraded the engines for greater efficiency.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 3, 2012

When you buy a new car, you’ll probably use manufacturers’ own gas mileage estimates alongside the official Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy database to help you choose which car will be best for you.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

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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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

What’s the Most Environmental Thing To Do When a Car’s Engine Dies Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® The engine is fried on my old Honda Civic. Repairing or replacing your car’s engine, though it may seem like a weak investment, is more environmentally friendly than buying a brand-new car. — Tom C.,

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Get Electric Vehicle

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Appeal of Conversion Kits Conversion kits offer a promising solution for individuals who wish to contribute to environmental conservation without breaking the bank (Now you don’t have to break the bank to buy an EV). Some of them are not available for individuals to buy. They offer an electric car kit called eAxle.

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Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Common examples of hybrid cars are: the Honda Accord Hybrid, the Lexus RX 450h and the Toyota Prius. Fast and easy fill-ups at any gas station. Not as much gas-saving potential as a plug-in hybrid. A hybrid’s gas engine tends to be meek and lack power. No need to stop for gas. More expensive to buy.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

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. The Prius scored a 9.8

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2015

Although the SAE World Congress has been running panel sessions on fuel cell vehicle commercialization since 2005, this year was the first in which three participating automakers—Toyota, Hyundai and Honda—had fuel cell vehicles that customers can buy now or within a year. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 1, 2021

From there, the couple leased a Mercedes B-Class Electric, followed by a Honda Clarity EV. Education is the tool “The more we can educate women on the benefits of driving electric, the more women will buy and lease electric,” Sinclair remarked. She loves telling her friends that she only buys gas three times a year.” “If

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 9, 2024

The South Korean automaker is among a small group of companies embracing hydrogen fuel cell technology, with GM, Toyota, and Honda among them. Currently the 2024 Hyundai Nexo compact crossover and the Toyota Mirai sedan are the only two hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) EVs available to buy in the US, and that’s only in California.

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Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Charging is not convenient , Many consumers will not buy electric cars. This year, 7 month , The European Commission announced Fit for 55 Environmental protection and emission reduction package , Designed to 2030 Compare EU greenhouse gas emissions in 1990 Annual emission reduction 55?. at present , The EU has about 70?

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Earlier this summer, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and California Air Resources Board issued a technical analysis of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas standards for light-duty cars and trucks, focusing on mileage requirements for model years 2022 to 2025.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 17, 2023

Often we will also have reviews of older models if you’re buying used. The Toyota Prius has been the fuel economy king for years Fuel Efficiency: Save Money on Gas Fuel efficiency is a crucial aspect for college students as it can greatly impact their budgets.

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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 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

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Baua Electric

MARCH 28, 2024

The charge port on the front fender of the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV is, ironically, what may help keep drivers of this fuel-cell vehicle away from a state of range anxiety. 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV As of January, hydrogen prices were running a whopping $33.50 The previous Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan already presented that thesis.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Many believed they still needed gas to operate. Honda has made the Civic for decades, and the 2022 versions are vastly different from even the models of ten years ago. I don’t know if I would ever drive a vehicle for a few years and then want to buy something that looks exactly the same on the inside and out.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

It’s the car I drove this year that I most likely can see myself buying for, uh, myself. This is the civilized version of the Honda Civic Type R. The Electrified GV70 did almost everything right during my week behind the wheel, and it maintained the gas version’s refined driving attitude and eye-catching styling.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

Paul Taylor, Chief Economist for the National Automotive Dealers Association, had the following observations: At $4/gallon gas people looked at more economical versions of the same vehicle rather than going down in vehicle size—they continue to buy cars that meet their needs. How much does it cost to save weight?

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The high price tag combined with the Harley branding meant that the market was limited mainly to wealthy, older brand loyalists, and they weren’t exactly buying it by the thousands. And so as soon as I finished my first-ever test ride on that LiveWire S2 Del Mar production prototype in late 2022, I pretty much knew I’d want to buy it.

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Noodoe

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Fleets not only buy vehicles but (some) must sell them long before they’re out of commission. New South Wales has earmarked money to help cover the cost difference between buying gas-powered fleet vehicles and electric ones. Honda's New SUV Has Beetle-Wing Doors. Australian Government Funds $105m for EV Fleets.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

They involved three motorcycle OEMs (Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, Suzuki Motorcycle India and Triumph Motorcycles India) and five carmakers (Maruti Suzuki India, Mercedes-Benz India, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, Skoda India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor) who recalled 122,068 bikes and 162,838 vehicles respectively.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 1, 2023

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: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight. In a very short few years sedans have lost their favor with car shoppers.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2021

Maverick comes as a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup, with a full-hybrid powertrain and a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city fuel economy and 500 miles of range on a single tank of gas. The Maverick product proposition is like nothing else out there. The Maverick product proposition is like nothing else out there.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are expected to play an important role in reducing California''s greenhouse gas emissions, and in advancing the Governor''s Zero Emission Vehicles Action Plan goals of establishing enough infrastructure to support 1 million ZEV vehicles by 2020, with a goal of having 1.5 Earlier post.).

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Honda S2000 EV Conversion

JUNE 7, 2009

Later at night when I get home and start using the power again I'm buying it back at a cheaper rate than I sold it for. What this means is while I'm at work and not using much energy not only am I making excess energy, but it's not really counted on the kW basis. It's tracked as credits in the form of currency.

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Green Cars News

JULY 3, 2009

However, what about our US neighbours where ‘gas’ prices are distinctly lower and so-called muscle cars are seen as almost iconic and part of the culture? This failure, it believes, has prompted US car manufacturers to lose market share to foreign rivals and particularly those from Japan such as Toyota and Honda.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2009

The role of emotion in buying cars. Would you buy this vehicle? Miller adds “ In the US we’ve had customers talk about the Prius ‘badge of honor’, in Europe the strongest reason for buying a Prius was to make a statement about ‘the effort to do something else. Not exactly a value proposition.

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Plug In India

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Vegatron is a Honda Dio look alike. My hypothesis is that the likes of Kinetic Honda and later on Activa killed the Bajaj simply because they had flat floorboards. I usually buy 20 kg of fruits and veggies in one trip - and had trouble keeping all that on the floorboard. There are 5 vehicles that were in the showroom.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The list now includes nine models with factory offers that rival lease terms on low-priced ICE vehicles such as the Toyota Camry LE, Chevy Equinox LT, and Honda HR-V LX. Either way, the VF8 could save thousands of dollars over leasing any other all-wheel-drive crossover, gas or electric. The five-passenger crossover with 27.2

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