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mpg US (5.87 harmonized with NHTSA’s CAFE standards, are projected to require 163 grams/mile of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) in model year 2025. The 163 g/mile limit would be equivalent to 54.5 mpg by 2016 and result in an average light vehicle tailpipe CO 2 level of 250 grams per mile. mpg in MY 2021. in MY 2021.
The EPA-rated 50 mpg (4.7 The 2014 Accord Hybrid, equipped with a two-motor hybrid system, also carries EPA ratings of 45 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.2 The 2014 Accord Hybrid, equipped with a two-motor hybrid system, also carries EPA ratings of 45 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.2
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liters per 100 km (56 mpg US), which translates into CO 2 emissions of 110 g/km (177 g/mile). liters per 100 km (35 mpg US ) and CO2 emissions of 159 g per km (256 g/mile). In “auto” mode, this produces optimum traction and balanced driving dynamics. seconds and reaches a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph).
2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. The fifth annual report on China’s auto industry—2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report—says that the next 20-30 years will be a “critical period” that will see the formation of a global new-energy vehicle industry. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less. L/100km (52.3
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l/100 km (56 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (49 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions from 125g/km. l/100km (30 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 181g/km. Auto: 129 (Coupe). Auto: 134 (5-Door). Auto: 129 (Coupe). Auto: 134 (5-Door).
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Additional features include the Honda Sensing suite of safety and driver assistive technologies, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for smartphone connectivity, distinctive LED exterior lighting and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. The interior uses rich materials and intuitive, streamlined controls.
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