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Honda CR-V Hybrid redesigned, point-of-sale EV rebates, faster-charging cells and downsizing: Today’s Car News

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Americans prefer point-of-sale EV rebates, and we’d all save money in the process. And Honda rolls out a new generation of the CR-V Hybrid, with hopes for it to be a sporty, high-mpg sales leader. Could faster-charging batteries save raw materials? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Toyota Europe hybrid sales up 43% year-on-year in 2013; almost 18.5% of total TME sales, 28% in W. Europe

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At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced that European sales of hybrid vehicles reached an all-time high in 2013 totaling 156,863 units, up 43% year-on-year. total TME sales, including several countries outside of the EU. This progress is mainly due to the excellent sales performance of hybrid models.

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Volvo to concentrate on hybrids and downsized engines for US

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Volvo Car Corporation will rely on a powertrain strategy based on its new downsized 4-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine platform ( earlier post ) and hybrids for the US market, said John Maloney, recently appointed President of Volvo Cars, US, in an interview at the Detroit Auto Show. Click to enlarge.

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Nissan unveils 2013 Altima Sedan; 38 mpg highway

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The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. liter engine option has a targeted fuel economy of 27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 31 mpg combined (8.7, L/100 km, respectively).

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Audi introducing 5-door A1 Sportback; fuel consumption as low as 62 mpg US for diesel versions

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The new Audi A1 Sportback, which will go on-sale in 2012, is a five-door version of the compact 3-door A1. All the engines follow the downsizing principle of substituting forced induction for displacement. US mpg) on average, which corresponds to 99 grams of CO 2 /km (159.3 Audi A1 Sportback. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota introduces the B-segment Yaris Hybrid at Geneva; anticipating 20% of Yaris model range sales in first year

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The new Yaris Hybrid—the first full hybrid vehicle to go on sale in the European B-segment—made its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. L/100km NEDC (67 mpg US), equivalent to 79 g/km CO 2. The downsized full hybrid system combines the new 1NZ-FXE 1.5-liter Yaris Hybrid powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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Peugeot continues to improve engine efficiency with a downsizing strategy for its gasoline and HDi FAP diesel engines. 100 km (62 mpg US) and 99g of CO 2 /km. L/100 km (118 mpg US). The production model will be unveiled to the general public at the end of 2010 and will go on sale in 2011. 100% Electric vehicles.