The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

One of those pragmatic and practical cars that seems to be the darling of our loyal readership is in front of you today, the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. Beyond simply stating the words “Honda Accord,” I’m sure I can light up many a driver with the simple phrase “It’s Not A Crossover.” Yeah, the fuel economy is a big part of the appeal.

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APRIL 17, 2013

At SAE World Congress in Detroit, Honda engineers presented several papers on the development of the new Accord plug-in hybrid, describing work on the new gasoline engine (which will also be featured in the coming full hybrid version of the Accord), and the development of the new two-motor system. Honda developed the 2.0L

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JUNE 16, 2011

Honda’s all-new Fit Shuttle and Fit Shuttle Hybrid are now on sale in Japan. The compact station wagons leverage the advanced packaging technologies that Honda developed for the Fit. liter i-VTEC engine and offers fuel economy of 18.6 The Fit Shuttle Hybrid features Honda’s 1.3-liter Fit Shuttle Hybrid.

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AUGUST 19, 2013

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Click to enlarge. Honda’s new 2-motor MY 2014 Accord Hybrid, built with the rest of the Accord lineup in a Honda plant in Marysville, Ohio, will go on sale in the US in October. Honda anticipates the new Accord Hybrid will obtain an EPA fuel economy rating of 49/45/47 mpg US (4.8,

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Baua Electric

MAY 5, 2024

Overview Honda’s eleventh generation, hybrid-only Accord RS e:HEV has gone on sale in the Aussie market this week, arriving in dealerships from $64,900 drive-away, or $3000 more than the outgoing hybrid offering. Powering the 2024 Honda Accord range will be the Japanese brand’s 2.0-litre Fuel economy is listed at 4.3

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

Honda Motor Co., Honda says that the VEZEL fuses the dynamic qualities of an SUV, the elegance of a coupe, the functionality of a minivan and excellent fuel economy. L direct injection engine with a 22 kW (30 hp), 160 N·m (118 lb-ft) motor. The hybrid’s fuel economy of 27.0 VEZEL HYBRID. liter engine.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The 2011 Honda Insight hybrid, now on sale in the US, gains new standard features and the addition of a value-oriented entry model featuring an MSRP starting at $18,200. The five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system comprising a 1.3-liter The new entry-level 2011 Insight.

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APRIL 21, 2016

Honda announced that the upcoming Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) will be joined by two additional electrified variants, the Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, launching in the US in 2017. On a global basis, Honda is aiming to have electrified vehicles account for two-thirds of its vehicles sales around 2030.

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JUNE 12, 2017

Honda announced an introductory lease price of $269 a month for 36 months (plus tax) for the 2017 Honda Clarity Electric sedan ( earlier post ), which is coming to select dealerships in California and Oregon August 2017. The lease terms include an attractive allowance of 20,000 miles per year and 24/7 roadside assistance.

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

Honda Motor Co., The Grace is equipped with Honda’s Sport Hybrid i-DCD one-motor hybrid system that enables the driver to start in EV mode and realizes fuel economy of 34.4 Honda’s monthly sales target in Japan is 3,000 units. Honda Grace. km/L (81 mpg US or 2.9 Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Honda Motor Co., The VTEC TURBO is a new addition to Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology suite. This engine realizes the maximum output of more than 280 hp (209 kW) as well as high environmental performance that complies with the EURO 6, European emission standards which will become effective in 2014. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 6, 2013

Honda introduced the diesel CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC at the Geneva Motor Show. The British built CR-V is the next model in the Honda line-up to receive the new Earth Dreams Technology 1.6 Idle Stop technology will also be standard on the new CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine. earlier post ).

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Honda will unveil a new European Jazz prototype at the Paris Motor Show. Due to go on sale in summer 2015, the new European Jazz will offer improved fuel economy and higher performance due to its new Earth Dreams Technology engine. Civic Sport. Based on the Civic hatchback, and powered by the 1.6-liter,

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MARCH 4, 2009

American Honda Motor has introduced a Class 8 hybrid diesel electric truck into its truck fleet at its parts center in Alpharetta, Ga—the first such in the auto industry. Honda uses Class 8 trucks to transport service parts between its parts centers and dealerships.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. Fuel economy.

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OCTOBER 27, 2011

Honda Motor Co., Honda will begin sales of both hybrid models at dealerships across Japan on 11 November. Honda also will begin sales of the all-new Freed Hybrid minivan and Freed Spike Hybrid tall wagon at dealerships across Japan on 28 October. The Insight Exclusive offers fuel economy of 23.2 Click to enlarge.

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MAY 7, 2018

The new program teams the Consortium for Lithium Ion Battery Technology and Evaluation Center ( Libtec ) with companies such as Toyota Motor and Panasonic. To support the program, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will provide ¥1.6

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 29, 2023

With EV charging standardization still up in the air, Tesla CEO Elon Musk goes to Washington.

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JANUARY 12, 2011

Honda Civic Concept. The Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan made their world debuts at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, providing the first official glimpse at the styling direction of the 9 th -generation 2012 model set to go on sale this spring. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 20, 2011

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) has selected national environmental consulting firm Gladstein, Neandross & Associates ( GNA ) to promote the newly redesigned Honda Civic Natural Gas sedan. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

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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Current EV

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

The Honda CR-V has an incredible record of global sales. The core of the vehicle’s popularity is its combination of efficiency, functionality, simple style, safety and legendary Honda quality. The 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid crossover retains the same basic design and features as its 2020 predecessor. Fuel Economy is excellent.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Honda Motor Co., Honda is targeting monthly sales of 1,000 units of the new hybrid. i-VTEC Engine + Ultra-thin DC Brushless Motor (cut-away model). The CR-Z is Honda’s third hybrid currently in the market, along with the Civic Hybrid and new Insight. A CVT version features paddle shifters as standard equipment.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017. Background.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The all-new Honda Jazz features efficient and responsive performance delivered by e:HEV hybrid technology as standard. The Jazz e:HEV plays a key role in Honda’s commitment that 100% of its mainstream European sales will feature electrified powertrains by 2022. It comprises two compact, electric motors connected to a 1.5-liter

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Honda Motor Co. liter i-VTEC engine and Honda’s fifth-generation Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) technology. To further support fuel-efficient driving, the Insight features the Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist) as standard equipment on all models. L/100km) in JC08 mode and 30 km/L (70.6 mpg US, 3.3

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Teslarati

JANUARY 30, 2024

During the General Motors (GM) 2023 earnings call held this week, CEO Mary Barra said the company will be bringing plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to North America—despite still being committed to going all-electric by 2035. GM-Honda to start hydrogen fuel cell commercial production in MI What are your thoughts?

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MARCH 10, 2009

The all-new 2010 Honda Insight goes on-sale 24 March with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $19,800 for the entry-level Insight LX, American Honda Motor Co., The five-passenger, five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system comprising a 1.3-liter

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FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Honda will introduce a higher-powered, diesel Accord Type S at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in March. In addition, the new Honda Insight will make its European debut at the show. The powertrain of this more powerful variant of Honda’s D-sector model is based on the 2.2-liter

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APRIL 24, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ) now carries a combined city/highway EPA-estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most fuel-efficient EVs assessed by the EPA. A 120V charge cord set comes standard.

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DECEMBER 9, 2020

Japan has historically been the strongest market for HEVs, with the likes of Toyota, Honda, and Nissan all playing significant roles. The CO 2 reduction benefits of HEVs are nowhere near that of BEV and PHEV drivetrains, but the technology is more mature, making it a potential stop-gap to meet these targets in the short-term.

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My Energi

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Hendy, the UK’s premier family motor group, has announced myenergi as its exclusive partner for EV home chargers. Not only does it operate as a standard EV charger, but also features optional charging modes to utilise 100% self-generated renewable energy from a customer’s home.

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MARCH 25, 2011

Daihatsu Motor Co. The Toyota Motor Corp. At less than 800,000 yen, the e:S will cost about half as much as Honda Motor Co.’s L/100km] fuel economy, as measured under a new national standard to be introduced next month, makes it the most fuel-efficient car in Japan, excluding hybrids. million yen.

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MAY 27, 2014

In its sixth sales-weighted analysis of emissions from 8 major automakers’ 2013 model year vehicles, the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report found that Hyundai-Kia unseated Honda as the “Greenest Automaker.” Honda came in second, with Toyota, Nissan, and Volkswagen in a three-way tie for third place.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

The new 2014 Honda Fit Hybrid (known as the Jazz Hybrid over here) has been crowned Japan Car of the Year. Benefitting from better kit as standard and increased interior space, the third-generation model also features a new one motor Sport Hybrid i-DCD system which achieves fuel economy of around [.].

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MARCH 24, 2016

Acura expects the MDX Sport Hybrid will receive EPA fuel economy ratings of 25/26/26 mpg (city/highway/combined) (9.4/9.04/9.04 l/100 km), an estimated 7-mpg city fuel economy rating increase over the (non-hybrid) MDX with SH-AWD. —John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor. AcuraWatch standard.

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JANUARY 29, 2014

With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets.

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