Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Honda Motor Co. will include an idling-stop mechanism as a standard feature in a new wagon-type mini-vehicle due for release this December. Idling-stop systems help improve fuel economy by stopping the engine when the car slows to a crawl. But Honda has not done so for any of its own gasoline-powered vehicles, even as an option.

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Honda Standards Fuel Economy MPG 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Honda gave the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV its global premiere at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The 2016 Pilot, launching at Honda dealerships nationwide this summer, is the third generation of Honda’s three-row midsize SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured in the US. This contributes to improved fuel economy.

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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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Honda Hybrid Cars Fuel Economy 110

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Honda is introducing new four-cylinder, two-wheel-drive versions of the Honda Crosstour crossover in the US next month, in an attempt to broaden the vehicle’s appeal through a lower price point and improved fuel economy. To enhance efficiency, a 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control is standard equipment.

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Fuel Economy Honda Economy Fuel 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 261

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2020

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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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

We take a broader look at the 2019 Honda Insight. We explain how readers can make themselves heard about the EPA's proposed freeze in fuel economy standards. The 2019 Honda Insight. GM works to create an ultra-fast charging system for the Chevrolet Bolt EV. And will electric cars displace hybrid vehicles?

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Honda Insight Fuel Economy Insight 2019 71

Green Car Congress

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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Fuel Economy Honda Economy Japan 218

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

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. Standard on the LX and Sport, the non-turbo 2.0-liter

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 86

Green Car Congress

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. The hybrid’s fuel economy of 27.0 The gasoline realize fuel economy of 20.6 VEZEL HYBRID. Click to enlarge. began sales of the VEZEL in Japan today.

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Japan Honda Hybrid Sale 296

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

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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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 78

Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

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 new entry-level 2011 Insight. Click to enlarge. The five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system comprising a 1.3-liter

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Insight Honda Standards Honda Insight 247

Green Car Congress

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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2017 Honda Tax Credit Tax 150

Green Car Congress

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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2017 Honda Plug-in Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2009

Changes in the attributes (clockwise from upper left, weight, power, fuel economy and torque) of the Honda Accord over time as an example of fleet trends in the US. In contrast, fuel economy actually increased by 15% during that period. Knittel, 2009. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Obama Economy 210

Green Car Congress

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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Japan Honda Hybrid Sale 240

Green Car Congress

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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Gasoline Honda Engine Downsizing 259

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

Honda has introduced the new third-generation 2016 Honda Pilot. The three-row Honda SUV features a direct injected 3.5-liter liter i-VTEC engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) cylinder deactivation technology paired with either a Pilot-first 6-speed automatic transmission or a Honda-first 9-speed automatic transmission.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2013

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 Idle Stop technology will also be standard on the new CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC at the Geneva Motor Show. i-DTEC diesel engine. earlier post ).

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Honda Diesel Emissions CO2 210

Green Car Congress

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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Honda Fuel Economy 2015 Gasoline 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2012

Honda has introduced its fuel-saving Idle Stop (start-stop) technology to the Jazz 1.2 SE with Idle Stop delivers a combined fuel economy of 54.3 Idle Stop technology is already a standard feature in all Honda’s hybrid models—CR-Z, Jazz Hybrid and Insight—as well as across the new Civic range. The Jazz 1.2

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Standards Europe MPG Fuel Economy 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2011

Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., HATC), Honda’s automobile production and sales subsidiary in Thailand, has unveiled the BRIO urban commuter car. The BRIO is equipped with Honda’s 1.2-liter liter 4-cylinder i-VTEC engine delivering 90 hp (67 kW), with fuel economy of 5 L/100km (47 mpg US). Click to enlarge.

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Commuter Cars Thailand Honda Fuel Economy 199

Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid As noted by CarsDirect , the price increases make the gap between the Elantra Hybrid and the standard Elantra wider. But fuel economy hasn’t changed much. EPA city and highway fuel economy numbers changed quite a bit for the Blue model.

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Civic Hybrid Hyundai Hybrid Price 98

Green Car Congress

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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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2016

On 30 November, EPA proposed leaving the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for those model years in place, based on its technical analysis that shows automakers are well positioned to meet the targets, and proposed a 30-day comment period. l/100 km), if achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements. Earlier post.).

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EPA Standards Global Fuel Economy 150

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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Standards DC Charging Washington 121

Green Car Reports

JULY 25, 2019

have banded together with California—to set an example for the EPA and its long-stalled emissions and fuel economy revamp. The agreement between Ford, Honda, Volkswagen, and BMW's U.S. division would raise fuel-economy standards by about 3.7 Some of the largest automakers in the U.S.

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EPA California Fuel Economy MPG 139

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The 2013 Honda Accord, due to go on sale in the US on 19 September, features the first use of a new Honda-developed catalyst which significantly reduces the precious metals required in catalysts for emissions aftertreatment. Honda will continue to adopt this catalyst sequentially to other models. Click to enlarge.

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Honda 2013 Emissions Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Change in Adjusted fuel economy, weight, and horsepower for MY 1975-2013. mpg, or 22%.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

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 The Insight Exclusive.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2015

Honda has set a new Guinness World Records title for “Lowest fuel consumption – all 24 contiguous EU countries (all cars)”, recording an average 83 mpg US (2.82 Behind the wheel of a Honda Civic Tourer 1.6 Honda introduced the Civic Tourer as a response to changing European market conditions for the C-segment estate market.

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Honda MPG Miles Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Honda unveiled the new 10th-generation 2016 Civic Sedan, slated for sale in the US this fall. The 2016 Civic will feature two all-new engines, including the first application of Honda turbo engine technology in the US. Both engines are targeted to receive EPA highway fuel economy ratings in excess of 40 mpg. The new Civic’s 2.0-liter

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Honda 2016 Engine North America 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy today released the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles. For MY 2010, the Prius is the top fuel economy leader , with EPA ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway.

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Fuel Economy 2010 Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

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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