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Honda to focus on increasing hybrid volume with core models: CR-V, Accord and in the future, Civic; Insight production ends in June

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Making the volume leader of our core models hybrid-electric will dramatically boost electrified sales in the Honda lineup, a strategy that will be augmented by the arrival of a Civic Hybrid in the future. —Mamadou Diallo, vice president of Auto Sales at American Honda Motor. Honda Electrified Future.

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ALABC lead-acid UltraBattery Civic hybrid surpasses 100,000 miles of fleet duty

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In a project co-funded by the US Department of Energy and managed by Ecotality North America, the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) has demonstrated the durability of lead-carbon batteries in the high-rate, partial state-of-charge operation of a hybrid electric vehicle. The UltraBattery Retrofit Project DP1.8

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Final Test: 2021 Mazda6 Carbon Edition

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Clean Fleet Report’s Mazda6 Carbon Edition, which is offered only in 2021, is equipped with the only transmission available, a six-speed automatic, with paddle shifters and a Sport mode. Clean Fleet Report’s Carbon Edition, with a low 6.5-inches It starts with the Skyactiv-G. The EPA rates the Mazda6 2.5T Driving Experience: Exterior.

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

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L The battery comprises 60 25Ah cells, with a carbon-fiber case. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 Materials and weight. Earlier post.)

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Greenest and least green cars in the UK revealed

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It found that the American sports car churns out 488g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2) - meaning 322 oak trees would be needed to absorb its emissions over the course of a year. Here is a list of the winners and losers by category: Greenest car overall: Honda Insight 1.3 Small family - best: Honda Insight 1.3

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Leasing website goes green

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Cheshire-based, Go Green Leasing who now advertise on the UK’s busiest contract hire website, offer a complete service to ensure that its own and its customers’ carbon footprint are minimised. The vehicle leasing business also strives to utilise renewable energy sources wherever possible and recycle company waste.

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Time to review congestion charges. The Green Piece

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This means if you drive a hybrid car such as the Toyota Prius or Honda Insight; an electric car such as the G-Wiz or NICE Mega City; an LPG converted car; or an alternative fuel vehicle such as the Volvo CNG V70; then you can travel in and out of the city centre for free.

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