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2015 Civic Hybrid and Natural Gas join 2015 siblings this month in showrooms

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Honda’s 2015 Civic Hybrid and Civic Natural Gas vehicles are joining the already released 2015 Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe and Civic Si in showrooms in the US. The 2015 Civic Hybrid launches at Honda dealers nationwide on November 5 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $24,735.

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GS Yuasa will triple Li-ion battery supply to Honda

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plans to boost lithium-ion battery output for Honda Motor Co.'s s hybrid vehicles threefold to 15 million cells by fall 2012. The plant currently produces 5 million cells a year for the Civic Hybrid sold in North America. The plant currently produces 5 million cells a year for the Civic Hybrid sold in North America.

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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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Honda Civic Natural Gas. Honda Civic Hybrid. Toyota Camry Hybrid LE. ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings. Make and Model. Specifications. Emission Standard. Green score. Mitsubishi I-MiEV. 4, auto [CNG]. PZEV / Bin 2. Nissan LEAF. Toyota Prius. 4, auto CVT. PZEV / Bin 3. Honda Insight. 4, auto CVT. Honda Insight. 4, auto CVT.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH. Ive heard lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous if they overheat. Please see the related Hybridcars.com article Are Hybrid Batteries Toxic? Engineers note: hybrids need "power batteries," PHEVs need "energy batteries.")

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