Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated Ford’s 2014 1.0L As an example, the 2014 Honda Insight achieves 44 mpg highway, while the 2014 Volkswagen Golf diesel with a manual transmission delivers 42 mpg highway. —Joe Hinrichs, Ford executive vice president and president of the Americas. Earlier post.)

MPG 199

MPG EPA Fuel Economy Honda Insight 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2014

Annual sales of the second-generation Honda Insight. Data: Honda. Honda announced that while the US model Insight will be available at dealerships in the US through the end of the year, production of the hybrid will end in summer 2014. of total Honda sales in the US for that year. Click to enlarge.

Insight 273

Insight Honda Hybrid Honda Insight 273

Green Cars News

APRIL 6, 2010

It was a good month for both Toyota and Ford, despite safety concerns surrounding their vehicles, as both reported strong gains in hybrid sales in March 2010 year-on-year. per cent by volume to 16,714 units; while Ford enjoyed sales of 3,050 units – an increase of [.]. In the case of Toyota, hybrid sales rose by 21.6

Toyota 39

Toyota Camry Hybrid Ford Honda Insight 39

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2010

The US government’s General Services Administration (GSA) this summer took delivery of the first of more than 5,600 hybrid vehicles ordered earlier this year, and will make the vehicles—almost all of which are Ford Fusion hybrids—available to various federal agencies under GSA lease agreements as they are delivered.

Hybrid 220

Hybrid Available Plug-in Fusion 220

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2009

The Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrid sedans come in second, at 41/36, followed by the Honda Civic Hybrid; Honda Insight; Lexus HS250h; Nissan Altima Hybrid; Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner Hybrid; smart fortwo Cabriolet and Coupe; Toyota Camry Hybrid; and Lexus RX450h hybrid.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy 2010 Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

As an example, the UCS “Hybrid Scorecard” gives both the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid a high “hybrid value” rating. The Honda Civic Hybrid has more than $3,000 worth of forced features, while the Ford Fusion Hybrid includes nearly $4,000 worth, according to UCS.

LS 600H 236

LS 600H Hybrid Civic Hybrid Fusion 236

Green Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public today with a glittering display of green cars taking pride of place. With new green concepts and production vehicles from at least a dozen manufacturers, consumers have a greater selection of low-emission, high-mileage vehicles to choose from than ever before. Ford Expedition E85.

Green Cars 39

Green Cars Los Angeles HS 250h LS 600H 39

Green Cars News

JUNE 18, 2009

At the other end of the scale, the Toyota Prius lost its crown as the country’s most environmentally friendly car to the Honda Insight which was named as the Green Car of the Year 2009. Here is a list of the winners and losers by category: Greenest car overall: Honda Insight 1.3 IMA ES (101g/km).

Green Cars 44

Green Cars Green Honda Insight Escalade 44

Green Cars News

AUGUST 19, 2010

Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Chevrolet Silverado electric vehicles Ford Escape Hybrid Ford Fusion Hybrid General Services Administration Honda Insight Hybrid hybrid vehicles plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Honda Insight 43

Honda Insight Hybrid Silverado Escape 43

Green Cars News

JUNE 2, 2009

A green car event will take place at the Millbrook Proving Ground featuring vehicles from BMW, Chevrolet, Citroen, Ford, Honda, Kia, Mini, Peugeot, Toyota and Vauxhall. Tags: Green cars Latest news fleet cars Greener Company Cars In Action Millbrook Proving Ground. It takes place from June 16-18.

Green Cars 36

Green Cars Green Companies Honda Insight 36

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Hybrid car sales may have slumped as the recession continues to take its toll on the car industry, but Ford has made itself the exception that proves the rule. The trend continued during September when Ford sold 26,016 hybrid vehicles – a 73 per cent increase on the 15,015 units it sold during the same period last year.

Ford 44

Ford Hybrid Sale Fusion 44

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2009

The month also saw the debut of three new hybrids—the Honda Insight and the Ford Fusion and Milan—all of which only came on sale toward the end of the month. In its partial month debut, the new Honda Insight sold 569 units. Those results represented a 2.5% US hybrids monthly new vehicle market share.

2009 170

2009 LS 600H GS 450h Sale 170

Green Car Reports

JUNE 25, 2010

A little better than the numbers we got in a week of commuting in a Honda Insight last year, in fact. Forty-eight-point-five miles per gallon. It's an impressive figure. But this number comes not from a little fuel-sipping hybrid that shuts off at stoplights.

Honda Insight 65

Honda Insight Miles 2011 Insight 65

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2009

In September, Ford reported a 6% drop in sales year-on-year. Ford estimates it gained over 2 points of market share versus last year in September and the third quarter. Ford sold 2,138 hybrids in September, up 116% year-on-year. American Honda Motor Co., Honda hybrid sales dropped 6% year-on-year to 1,898 units.

Cash For Clunkers 225

Cash For Clunkers Sale LS 600H Hybrid 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Reported hybrid sales include those from Toyota, Ford, Honda, GM and Nissan; Mercedes-Benz is not breaking out sales of its new S400 Hybrid. Ford Motor sold 2,282 hybrid units in October 2009, a 14.3% Overall sales of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands increased 2.6% Honda reported sales of 1,978 hybrids in October, up 21.9%

Sale 199

Sale Hybrid 2008 Altima Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2009

Reported sales of hybrids in the US reported by Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM and Nissan dropped 45.5% year-on-year in April to 21,735, despite full month sales for the new Honda Insight and the Ford Fusion and Milan hybrids. Honda sold 3,361 Civic Hybrids in April, down 22.3% Monthly US sales of hybrids.

Sale 186

Sale Hybrid LS 600H VUE 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

to 19,173 units) and Ford hybrids (up 323% to 5,353 units). Ford posted the first year-on-year 2009 sales gains of any major OEM in the US market in July, with total sales climbing 2% to 158,838 units. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury retail sales increased 9% versus a year ago. Ford’s fuel-efficient vehicles pace July sales results.

Cash For Clunkers 150

Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

Green Cars News

MAY 3, 2009

Green cars continue to be as badly hit as any during the on-going recession as sales of hybrid cars showed another dramatic year-on-year slump in April. Combined reported US hybrid sales from Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan and Toyota fell by 45.5 per cent, representing just a 2.7 per cent fall compared to the prior year.

Sale 39

Sale Hybrid Altima Hybrid Chrysler 39

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Both Ford and Nissan made significant gains in their share of reported hybrid sales with Nissan reporting the share of hybrid sales jumping from 1.7 Ford more than doubled its share from 5.1 Ford more than doubled its share from 5.1 Compared to July 2009 results, hybrid sales increased by 9.2 per cent in August last year to 8.2

Hybrid 46

Hybrid Sale Cash For Clunkers Lexus 46

Green Cars News

MAY 4, 2009

per cent year-on-year to 21,735 even though it incorporated a full month’s sales for new vehicles such as the Honda Insight, as well as the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrids. Meanwhile, the Ford Escape and Mariner hybrids saw sales drop by 40.5 Overall, reported sales of hybrids dropped 45.5

Sale 39

Sale Hybrid GS450H Saturn 39

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Here is how each of the major manufacturers faired: Ford: The company sold a total of 2,282 hybrid units during the month – an increase of 14.3 Honda: Thanks to the introduction of the new Honda Insight Hybrid, which sold 1,739 units during the month, Honda reported a 21.9 per cent compared to the previous year.

Sale 36

Sale Hybrid Lexus General Motors 36

Green Cars News

JULY 5, 2009

Here is a look at how each manufacturer faired: Ford: It was a decent month for Ford with the new hybrid version of the Fusion and Milan boosting overall hybrid sales to 3,649 units - a June sales record and up 91 per cent compared to the previous year. Honda: Total hybrid sales hit 3,662 units for American Honda, up 34.5

Sale 42

Sale Hybrid Camry Hybrid Saturn 42

Green Cars News

JUNE 7, 2009

Ford: Retaining the number two position in the US market, Ford (along with its brands Lincoln and Mercury) reported sales of 155,954 - down 24.3 This also represented Ford’s highest market share in three years with sales up 20 per cent compared to April 2009. per cent compared to the previous year. per cent year-on-year.

Sale 39

Sale Altima Hybrid Vehicles Chrysler 39

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Here is how each manufacturer faired: Ford: The company reported a six per cent drop in sales year-on-year. Honda: Total vehicle sales reached 77,229 a decline of 20 per cent with hybrid sales dropping six per cent to 1,898 units. per cent to 152 units, but the new Honda Insight sold 1,746 units. per cent in July.

Cash For Clunkers 42

Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Lexus 42

Green Cars News

AUGUST 5, 2009

Ford: The US manufacturer posted the first year-on-year sales gains of any major car manufacturer in the US market with total sales climbing two per cent to 158,838 units. Honda: The Japanese manufacturer posted total July vehicle sales of 114,690 - that’s a decline of 17.3 Sales of the Civic Hybrid plunged by 71.8

Cash For Clunkers 32

Cash For Clunkers Sale Auto Chrysler 32

Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2009

The new Prius was chosen from a short-list of 10 green car finalists which were test-driven at Imperial College, London, by six of the UK’s leading green transport and environmental experts. The judging was completely independent and showcased the most innovative green cars available to drive in the UK during 2009.

Prius 36

Prius Toyota Citroen i-MiEV 36

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

When it comes to plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, there is one clear frontrunner when it comes to early sales. The Chevrolet Volt (pictured) is once again the top selling plug-in vehicle in the USA, according to official statistics for October. During the month it broke its own sales record delivering 2,961 Volt extended range [.].

Volt 57

Volt Chevrolet Plug-in Plug 57

Green Cars News

MAY 23, 2009

Toyota has responded by vowing to continue to develop more green technology. Meanwhile Honda expressed similar sentiments outlining its support for President Obama’s initiative to establish a single national standard. Passenger cars will need to reach 39mpg while light trucks must hit 30mpg.

Obama 39

Obama Honda Insight Civic Hybrid Honda 39

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

High-Speed Rail Unlocks Intermodal Potential Texas Excess Ford Expands Hybrid Success to Electric Vehicles ► March (17) Carbon Capture and Storage: To Be or Not To Be? Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? The Three Prongs of the “Green&# Energy Stimulus Pa.

Grid 28

Grid Electric Vehicles Vehicles Oil-Sands 28

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

At the moment, only 2004-2007 Priuses , and to a limited extent, the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrids. Honda Insight, Civic and Accord use an entirely different design: the electric motor never runs without the gasoline engine running at the same time. See our How to Get a PHEV page for more information.

PHEV 37

PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37