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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid EPA-rated at 50 mpg city

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(The Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid holds the top highway fuel economy rating at 48 mpg (4.9 The fuel economy of the new Accord Hybrid betters that of the smaller 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid, which carries EPA ratings of 44 mpg (5.3 gasoline engine for hybrid applications. l/100 km) combined in electric-only mode.

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Toyota BZ4X test drive, Kia Niro EV, Nissan Leaf, Civic Hybrid return, Wrangler PHEV sales: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which brand teased two future electric sports cars? Which state is planning to form EV policy around those who use a lot of gasoline? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 15, 2022.

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Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan debut at NAIAS; hybrid and natural gas variants

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The next-generation Civic will offer three different powertrains, said John Mendel, Executive Vice President, American Honda Motor Co.: gasoline, hybrid and natural gas. The new Civic Hybrid will feature the first application of a lithium-ion battery technology in a Honda hybrid.

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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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Mitsubishi’s i-MIEV battery electric vehicle took the top spot from the Honda Civic Natural Gas on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 14 th annual environmental ranking. The natural gas Civic had held first place for 8 years running. Honda Civic Hybrid. Toyota Camry Hybrid LE.

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Honda to build 2014 Accord Hybrid in Ohio

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This will be the third hybrid model built by Honda in the US and the first in Ohio. was the first Honda plant in North America to build a hybrid vehicle, and currently produces both the Civic Hybrid and Acura ILX Hybrid models. Both the Accord Plug-In and Accord Hybrid team a new Earth Dreams Technology 2.0-liter

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Review: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid achieves Prius-like fuel economy

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While the latest Prius is rather attractive, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid hits the 50-mpg mark in a discreet package that doesn’t scream, “I have a hybrid.” When it arrives in dealers on June 19, costing $29,845 including the $1,095 destination charge, the Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid will sit atop the Civic lineup.

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Consumer Reports finds Honda Accord hybrid fuel economy “impressive”, but short of EPA 47 mpg rating

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Consumer Reports fuel economy tests found the Honda Accord Hybrid delivered impressive overall fuel-economy of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), tying the smaller Honda Civic Hybrid and falling below the top-performing and smaller Toyota Prius hatchback by only 4 mpg. liter gasoline V6.