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Honda to end production of the Insight hybrid, commits to the expansion of hybrid offerings in the US

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Honda said the move reflects its reinforced commitment to a clear product strategy focused on further advancing fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel vehicle technologies that are better aligned with customer needs and that strengthen the company’s US sales momentum. Annual sales of the second-generation Honda Insight. Data: Honda.

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2024 Lexus TX Hopes to Become a Better Family Hauler

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& Sharing a platform with the Toyota Grand Highlander, the TX is an extremely large vehicle. The infiniti QX80 and GMC Yukon are a little too big, while something like the Acura MDX is a little too small. & The above is already available on the Toyota Grand Highlander.

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Honda to offer three hybrid systems; new fuel cell vehicles for US, Japan, Europe in 2015

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First, Honda will further develop its lightweight and compact one-motor hybrid system (IMA) with the aim of achieving leading fuel economy among all hybrid vehicles. The 2014 Accord plug-in currently features Honda’s first two-motor hybrid system, and uses a new Earth Dreams i-VTEC 2.0-liter Electric driving is supported by a 6.7

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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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Mazda has been repositioning itself into the premium category, and the CX-90 will give it a larger SUV to compete with the Acura MDX , Buick Enclave , Kia Telluride , Hyundai Palisade , Subaru Ascent and Toyota Highlande r. It also will mark the first plug-in hybrid from Mazda when it arrives in two months.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

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Toyota’s carbon fiber closure panels for the 2017 Prius Prime and Lexus LC500 ( earlier post ), and Faurecia’s Adaptive Valve for exhaust systems employed on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the module category. Weight reduction is a key contributor to improved fuel economy. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric

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For almost three decades this automotive trade publication has evaluated new powertrains and highlighted the best based on horsepower, torque, NVH management, real world fuel economy and new technology. The range from A to V spanned the Acura TLX Type S 3.0L Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell EV.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. We’ll try to keep this up-to-date as the EV market continues to evolve. Let us know what you think. had Tesla badges on them.