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ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

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Making its model year 2012 debut on the US market, the i-MIEV earned a score of 58, the highest Green Score awarded since the rankings began in 1998. Green score. Mitsubishi I-MiEV. Honda Civic Natural Gas. Honda Insight. Rounding out the top six are the Toyota Prius, the Honda Insight, and the Smart ForTwo.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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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. Honda FCX Clarity.

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Honda announces £1billion loss

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Following on from yesterday’s news about losses and falls in profit for Mitsubishi, Daihatsu and Hino Motors , Honda has now announced a significant loss of more than £1billion for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2008-2009. In an effort to cope with its financial woes, Honda has already decided to sell its motorsports team.

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Toyota Prius named WhatGreenCar of the Year

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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.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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Related Links Government to offer £5,000 to boost green cars Electric shock as sales of green cars reverse With or without incentives, these are still likely to be a specialisedpurchase. The smallfour-seater Mitsubishi iMiEV uses lithium-ion but is likely to cost up to£20,000 when it becomes available here later this year.