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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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Honda Motor Co. Ito said both vehicles are integral to what Honda is calling its Electric Mobility Network, an approach to reducing CO 2 emissions through a range of products, energy-management and energy-production technologies. Honda Fit EV. The Fit EV concept. Click to enlarge. —Takanobu Ito.

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Honda Introducing BEV and PHEV to US and Japan in 2012; Demonstration Programs in US Begin This Year

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Honda Motor Company will introduce a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and a new plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) to the US market in 2012, said President & CEO Takanobu Ito in his mid-year address in Tokyo, Japan. Ito said that Honda will also expand the lineup of its models equipped with the IMA hybrid system. Diesel engines.

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EV Briefs, and Black Rock City & EVs

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Feet, pedals and electric motors only will make for a much more pleasant and greener event. Google Guys Th!nk The founders of Google have made personal investments in Tesla as befits dotcom billionaires, and they're converting Priuses to plug-in hybrids for the company fleet with battery maker A123. Back after Labor Day.

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Acura ZDX S-Line first drive: A smooth, comfy ride, but it doesn’t scream ‘performance EV’ [Video]

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Acura did many things right in its first venture into electrification, but is it worthy of the performance grade the Honda division is known for? Even more, is it worth the price tag? inch center screen with Google built-in. You be the judge. However, I remained cool as both a driver and a passenger, so they got the job done.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely. PITCH: If you support our goals, you could support CalCars with a tax-deductible donation in any amount by credit card, check, PayPal or Google Checkout. $25 Tags: evdriven.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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In developing its E-Flex technology for the Chevrolet Volt (which will come toBritain as the Vauxhall Ampera) General Motors addressed this problem byadding a small petrol engine to start automatically and recharge thebatteries when they are running low and thereby extend the car’s range sothat it can reach a convenient power point.