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Inside the Honda E, EV transmissions, pop-up chargers, Audi's diesel role: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Honda reveals a dash with five screens, in its new Honda E. The New York Times reports on new evidence against Audi in the VW diesel emissions scandal. A major supplier has developed a 2-speed transmission for electric cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Honda expanding partnership with SNAM on second-life batteries and battery recycling in Europe

Green Car Congress

Honda Motor Europe is expanding its battery recycling partnership with SNAM (Société Nouvelle d’Affinage des Métaux) to advance the sustainable usability of its end-of-life traction batteries. —Tom Gardner, Senior Vice President at Honda Motor Europe.

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Koch Brothers Target Electric Cars, VW Diesel Penalty, 2016 Honda Civic Coupe MPG: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, the Koch Brothers may launch a lobbying effort against electric cars, while the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may require Volkswagen to build more electric cars as a penalty for its diesel cheating. We also have fuel-economy figures for the 2016 Honda Civic Coupe.

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Electric Car Sales, Hybrid Hondas, Audi Holds DC Diesel Rally: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: When it comes to charging an electric car on the street, urban drivers get creative; the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid is rated at 47 mpg combined; and Audi pushes lawmakers to give its diesels a “fair shot.” ” All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD A Complete Makeover for the Smallest Honda Crossover The 2023 Honda HR-V begins the second generation for the smallest crossover in the Honda line-up. With a new design and built on a new platform, the 2023 Honda HR-V continues to be a good value with a roomy interior and 30+ mpg.

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Safest EVs, VW ID.4 update, Honda fuel-cell PHEV, Fiat’s EV future: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

2025 Renault 5 E-Tech Renault brought back a hot-hatch design from decades ago, in the form of the Renault 5 E-Tech EV —at a lower price than any electric car currently offered in the U.S. Honda revealed the upcoming fuel-cell version of its Honda CR-V and, once again, it will only be available by lease in California.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

Clean Fleet Report

The 2022 Honda Civic sedan has been completely redesigned–and for many that will be a good thing. Honda’s best-selling passenger car–and their second best-selling model behind only the CR-V crossover–will not lose any sales with this newly designed sedan and hatchback. Honda bumps up mpg & power. Two Engine Choices.

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