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GM, Toyota continue to lead plug-in market in US

Green Car Congress

The Volt remained the top-selling plug-in vehicle in the US in October. GM delivered a record 2,961 Volts—a 167% increase by volume from October 2011. From January through October 2012, GM has delivered 19,309 Volts—an increase of 286% from the same period in 2011. Sales of the Civic Hybrid were down 5.6%

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Ricardo and A2Mac1 renew partnership to expand benchmarking and competitive analysis of EVs and PHEVs; online database

Green Car Congress

The EV/Hybrid analysis database currently includes the teardown of the following vehicles: MY2017 Chevrolet Bolt. MY2016 Chevrolet Volt. MY2014 Honda Civic Hybrid. MY2014 Acura RLX Hybrid. MY2014 VW Jetta Hybrid. MY2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. MY2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. MY2011 Chevrolet Volt.

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GM and Nissan lead in US plug-in sales in December; GM and Toyota for the year

Green Car Congress

GM sold 2,633 units of the Volt extended range electric vehicle in December, up 72.2% For the year, GM posted sales of 23,461 Volts, up 205.8% The three top-selling Honda models for 2012 were Accord, 331,872; Civic, 317,909; and CR-V, 281,652. Civic sets all-time December record with sales of 33,118 units, up 61.2%

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Our MPGs Vs Consumer Reports: Volt, Civic Hybrid, Jetta TDI, Lexus CT 200h, Fiat 500

Green Car Reports

The good folks over at Consumer Reports are the ultimate rationalists when it comes to testing and buying cars. They don't use media-fleet cars, but buy their test vehicles anonymously. Their rigorous assessments make hard-nosed fleet buyers look like flighty schoolgirls in comparison. In the October issue, the CR gang has published its final.

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

Clean Fleet Report

USB ports and a 12-volt power outlet. I am sure you know someone with a similar Civic story. Next up for Honda in 2025 will be the all-new Civic Hybrid that will join the Accord and CR-V hybrids currently at your dealer. The Honda Civic was one of America’s best-selling compact sedan in 2023 (hello, Corolla).

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

Green Cars News

The show will feature the highly anticipated plug-in Chevrolet Volt, the performance plug-in Fisker Karma, Audi’s all-electric e-Tron concept based on the R8 and BMW’s Vision EfficientDynamics Concept, which combines the performance of a BMW M model with the fuel consumption and emissions of a modern small car. . Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid.

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Riding the tide

Electric Auto Association

Civic hybrid starts things off Montgomery purchased a Honda Element when he and his family first moved to Charlotte from Philadelphia, soon realizing that the substantial driving distances in the Queen City necessitated a more fuel-efficient vehicle. “We You’ll see everything from a Ferrari to a DeLorean to a Model T.