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2019 Honda Insight, Chevy Bolt EV fast charging, and fuel economy commentary: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

We take a broader look at 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? All of this and more on Green Car Reports. The 2019 Honda Insight.

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VW e-Golf Drive Report, Tesla In Arizona, Used Honda Insight Guide: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green CarReports: We drive VW''s first electric car to be sold in the U.S., run down what you need to know if you want to buy an early Honda Insight, and dig deeper into GM''s new and more fuel-efficient engines. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Hybrid sales continue downward trend

Green Cars News

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 GM delivered a total of 1,534 hybrid vehicles in the month.

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Hybrid sales leap in the US

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General Motors: GM sold a total of 1,708 hybrids during the month – an increase of 4.8 Honda: The company sold a total of 4,943 hybrids during the month with 4,226 of these units being the new Honda Insight. per cent compared to the previous year. per cent to 1,754 units; the GS Hybrid increased its sales by 37.1

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US vehicle sales show significant decrease

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General Motors: Despite concerns about its future, GM performed relatively well with 190,881 light duty vehicle sales - a decrease of 29 per cent. A total of 1,739 GM hybrid vehicles were delivered - that’s a 39 per cent increase compared to the previous year. It actually gained share for the second consecutive month.

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Huge rise in hybrid sales during October

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General Motors: During October, GM reported a total of 1,159 hybrids sold – that’s a 22.5 Honda: Thanks to the introduction of the new Honda Insight Hybrid, which sold 1,739 units during the month, Honda reported a 21.9 Sales of the Escape and Mariner crossover hybrids fell 52.5 per cent to 949 units.

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Sales of hybrid cars increase in US

Green Cars News

GM hybrids currently include the Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura and Saturn VUE BAS; as well as the Tahoe, Silverado, Sierra, Yukon and Cadillac Escalade two-mode hybrids. Honda: Total hybrid sales hit 3,662 units for American Honda, up 34.5 This was led by the success of the new Honda Insight with 2,079 units sold.

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