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2019 Honda Insight production model to make global debut at New York International Auto Show; series hybrid with 55 mpg city

Green Car Congress

Under most conditions, the Insight operates as a series hybrid, in which the gasoline engine, connected to the generator motor, produces electricity that is supplied to either the electric propulsion motor and/or the 60-cell lithium-ion battery pack. Honda estimates the Insight will deliver up to 55 mpg (4.27

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Zipcar introduces Honda Fit EV into UC Davis West Village fleet

Green Car Congress

The new Honda Fit EV at UC Davis is located at West Village Square right across the street from West Village’s other Zipcar, a Honda Insight, in front of “The Hub Market.” Honda’s 2014 Fit EV, based on the popular five-passenger Fit, is rated at a combined fuel economy of 118 MPGe.

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Honda demonstrating car and motorcycle V2X communication at ITS World Congress 2012

Green Car Congress

The comfort area will showcase the Honda Internavi LINC and HondaLink for real-time traffic updates and infotainment linked to a smart phone app in cars. Honda joined the Car2Car Communication Consortium in Europe in 2005, working in particular on the integration of the motorcycle into the future of connected vehicles.

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Honda AWD hybrids are coming soon—and 2M EVs annually by 2030

Baua Electric

Honda will leverage EV hardware in a new all-wheel drive system for future hybrids, while also targeting two million annual EV sales by the end of the decade, according to a Thursday business update from the automaker. Under this strategy, for example, the Honda Insight will be replaced by a Civic Hybrid.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. I’d been driving my Honda Insight to Chicago every couple of months for chapter meetings,” Steiner said. Richard Steiner (right) and his Waverley at the Hoosier EVA 2021 NDEW event. This saved me the trip.”. Hoosier EVA members.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago, as the second hybrid car to be sold in the United States (after the first generation Honda Insight). Aesthetically pleasing with a longer and wider stance, the profile is one connected sweeping line from the tip of the hood to the rear spoiler.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

Clean Fleet Report

inch color touchscreen that handles the rear view camera and the voice-controlled 9-speaker Beats audio system that delivers deep, full, crisp tones for the AM/FM/HD radio, with USB ports and app connection interfaces. Ready to haul Taking center stage of the dash is the 8.0-inch Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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