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Honda to introduce Clarity Plug-In Hybrid and Honda Clarity Electric at 2017 New York International Auto Show

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The all-new Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Honda Clarity Electric will make their worldwide debut at the 2017 New York International Auto Show. The Clarity series also features advanced technologies, including Display Audio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and standard Honda Sensing safety and driver-assistive technologies.

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Honda to add battery-electric, plug-in hybrid variants to Clarity platform; new 2017 Accord Hybrid

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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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BYD takes 20% of Japan’s EV imports in January after launching just last year

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An extended range version (150 kWh battery) offers up to 295 miles (476 km) range, starting at ¥4 million ($27,000). The growth comes as domestic automakers like Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Mazda lag behind the market. In September, BYD launched another low-cost EV , its Dolphin electric hatch. Starting at ¥3.63

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GM and Toyota plug-in hybrids again lead plug-in sales from major OEMs in September

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The Volt extended range electric vehicle has sold 16,348 units Jan-Sep 2012, up 319.7% American Honda reported total September 2012 US sales of 117,211 units, an increase of 30.9% The battery-electric Nissan Leaf followed with 984 units, a decrease from Sep 2011, but its best performance since then. compared with September 2011.

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GM and Nissan lead in US plug-in sales in December; GM and Toyota for the year

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GM sold 2,633 units of the Volt extended range electric vehicle in December, up 72.2% American Honda sold 19 units of the Fit-EV in December, bring the total for the year to 93. Overall, American Honda posted annual vehicle sales of 1,422,785 units in 2012, up 24.0% 2012 US sales of plug-in vehicles by major OEMs.

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Tesla likely Q1 US PEV leader with 4,750+ sales in North America; Nissan surges with LEAF in March in US

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GM posted sales of 4,244 Volt extended range electric vehicles in the US in the second quarter, representing an 8.4% Honda sold 46 units of the battery-electric Fit in Q1, and 45 units of the Accord PHEV plug-in hybrid. Earlier post.) increase year-on-year. Figures for March were 23 units of the Fit and 26 units of the Accord.

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Chevrolet Volt continues to be top seller for plug-in vehicles

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During the month it broke its own sales record delivering 2,961 Volt extended range [.]. The Chevrolet Volt (pictured) is once again the top selling plug-in vehicle in the USA, according to official statistics for October.

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