Honda News
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Arriving in 2024, the Honda Prologue will set the stage for Honda's own EVs later in the decade and a goal of 40 percent EVs by then.
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Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is gone after 2021, but Clarity Fuel Cell will linger into 2022Honda's three-pronged way of expanding its green-car portfolio goes out with a whimper, ahead of more hybrids and future EVs.
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2022 Honda Insight hybrid starts $2,000 higher, still gets 52 mpgA slimmed-down Insight lineup for 2022 raises our suspicions that Honda plans more affordable hybrids—like an HR-V Hybrid and Civic Hybrid hatchback.
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2022 Honda Civic sedan bows: Is a high-mpg Civic Hybrid hatchback on the way?Honda hasn't yet confirmed a Civic Hybrid, but some manufacturing decisions suggest that a Civic Hybrid hatchback is a possibility.
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Review update: 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid is 38-mpg mainstream greenThe CR-V Hybrid includes all-wheel drive, handles well, and rides quietly—all while returning close to 40 mpg.
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Next Honda HR-V will be different for America, possibly all-hybridHonda plans to make the next-generation version of its HR-V small crossover hybrid-only—although U.S. plans might be different.
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Honda has upgraded the specs for the Accord Hybrid—and it means quicker acceleration without an mpg penalty.
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Honda quits Formula 1 racing to focus on EVs and fuel-cell techThe automaker said that it needs to funnel more resources energy tech, as it moves toward more EVs and an effort to be carbon-neutral by 2050.
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Honda electric SUV coupe for China previewed with conceptThe swoopy 2-door electric SUV coupe is for China only, and unrelated to the electric Honda pair being jointly developed with GM.
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Honda and CATL enter long-term partnership, including joint development of batteriesChina's CATL and Honda are partnering, first on EVs for China but toward a long-term global relationship.
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First drive review: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid teases an EV experience with no charge portHonda’s two-motor hybrid system makes the CR-V more enjoyable to drive as well as up to 50 percent more efficient.
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2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid gets 40 mpg city, price tag to rival RAV4 HybridHonda is a little late to the party with its CR-V Hybrid, but it's positioned and priced to counter the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
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Honda has plans to rebrand all of its electrified models with nomenclature describing their configuration, like HEV for hybrid and BEV for fully electric.
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Honda's retro-styled E was originally planned for the USThe cute, city-savvy Honda E electric car might have made it to America, but in 2016 Honda execs cut the U.S. out of its plan.
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2020 Honda Fit Hybrid with two-motor system likely for Japan and Europe, not the USThe new 4th-generation version of the Honda Fit due to be revealed at the Tokyo show will offer Honda's two-motor hybrid system.
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Honda plans to buy more renewable energy than any other automakerBy buying more CO2 than any other automaker, Honda will cut its CO2 due to manufacturing by 60 percent.
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Confirmed: 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid arriving for US in early 2020, will top 40 MPGHonda's two-motor hybrid system used in the Accord and Insight will bring a mileage boost to the brand's best-selling model in America.
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Honda pulls back Clarity PHEV outside CaliforniaA Honda spokeswoman confirmed that the automaker would focus sales of the Clarity PHEV in California, where it's more popular.
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The Honda Insight hybrid sedan enters its second model year with slight price changes. It retains an impressive list of included driver safety aids.
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Honda plans larger, high-performance platform for US EVsHonda has confirmed that it's working on a new electric platform for mid-size and large EVs—although the vehicles themselves won't start arriving until 2025.
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Honda E electric car: 50/50 weight distribution, “in action” tease next monthMore production-bound details for the upcoming Honda E electric car have been revealed, including specs for its battery, platform information, charging, and range.
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Honda recalls 2017-2018 Clarity Fuel Cell for defective cooling-system partHonda is recalling some Clarity Fuel Cell models due to a corrosion-prone water pump that could cause the hydrogen fuel cell stack to shut down.
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"Honda e" becomes official name of Urban EV, more hybrids to comeHonda's urban electric car, positioned for Europe, has been named the Honda e. Meanwhile, the company ramps up its hybrid plans in Europe and globally.
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From New York to Shanghai, all the latest electric cars: The Week in ReverseWhat company announced plans to finally bring new diesels to the U.S.? Where are new incentives being offered on used EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 19, 2019. This week was all about new-car debuts at the New...
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