Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Vehicle weight trend is flat and increasing vehicle power trend is slowing. Beginning in MY 2005, technology has been used to increase both fuel economy (which has reduced CO 2 emissions) and power, while keeping vehicle weight relatively constant. Honda had the biggest fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012, of 2.5

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

Only 22% remains to power the vehicle. Cash for Clunkers. There are two bills in the US House of Representatives to give people cash for replacing an old, fuel inefficient vehicle with a new, more efficient, one. Honda demonstrated their “ Walking Assist Device ” at the Congress.

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Congress 2009 Cash For Clunkers Li-ion 150

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Major Jerry Asher wheels around Arizona in a Toyota Prius hybrid, packing an extra battery and preaching a message to “kick gas” in favor of electric power. He encouraged the county to buy the car in 2004, when a state energy conservation grant paid half the $22,000 cost, he said.The Honda gets 45 to 50 miles per gallon, Maynard said.

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Arizona 2009 Plug-in International 36