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Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

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Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America. will deliver to the grid by the end of 2020.

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Honda introduces SmartCharge beta program for Fit EV customers

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Honda is introducing a new Honda SmartCharge beta program that allows electric vehicle customers to reduce the environmental footprint of charging their car while earning monetary rewards. Honda is the first automaker to introduce a program of this kind, and will roll out the program to Honda Fit EV customers.

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Honda introduces new diesel CR-V at Geneva; CO2 emissions of 119 g/km

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Honda introduced the diesel CR-V 1.6 The British built CR-V is the next model in the Honda line-up to receive the new Earth Dreams Technology 1.6 This new CR-V will be built exclusively for Europe at Honda’s production facility in Swindon and will go on sale in autumn 2013. i-DTEC at the Geneva Motor Show. i-DTEC diesel engine.

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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan makes N. American debut at LA Auto Show; available in California late 2016; PHEV in 2018

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The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan ( earlier post ) made its North American debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show as Honda announced additional details for the vehicle’s entry into the US market. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are a zero emissions technology that Honda believes in, and has worked to advance for more than 20 years.

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Hyundai Receives More Than 1,000 Pre-Sale Orders for Avante LPI Hybrid

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The Elantra LPI HEV emits 99 g/km of CO2 and 90% fewer emissions than an equivalent standard gasoline-powered Elantra. In South Korea, where LPG-powered cars are common, LPG is half the price of gasoline. Lee said Hyundai should be aggressive with its pricing for its hybrid models to catch up with Toyota and Honda.

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Honda Insight 2009 road test

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Honda is taking on the Toyota Prius with the latest version of the Insight, which is a huge advance on the original two-seater launched in 1999. The major selling point of the Insight is its hybrid powerplant, a petrol-electric unit that reduces CO2 emissions and provides a cleaner, greener way of motoring. Honda Insight lease prices.

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CARB releases Midterm Review of ZEV regulation, LEV III GHG and PM standards; calls for post-2025 standards

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Toyota and Honda have also announced partnerships with private companies for financial support of additional stations in California and the Northeast. The current market has benefited from multiple purchase incentives that have substantially discounted ZEVs and PHEVs such that their prices are more aligned with those of conventional vehicles.

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