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2014 Honda Civic Natural Gas Overview

2014 Honda Civic Natural Gas Overview

2014 Honda Civic Natural Gas Exterior To match the forward-thinking technology that runs the 2014 Civic Natural Gas sedan, Honda has created a modernized exterior look that appeals to those looking to save a bit at the gas pump, while still staying true to the typical Civic look. One of the biggest exterior changes that […]

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This Spongy Crystal Could Make Compressed Natural Gas a Competitor for Alternative Fuel

This Spongy Crystal Could Make Compressed Natural Gas a Competitor for Alternative Fuel

Writing about science is really fun sometimes. It means that I get to write stuff like this: Scientists have developed a spongy crystal to soak up methane, and that could change what kind of car you drive in the future. Looking Forward: Meet Chevy’s NASCAR racer of the future Now, some background: of the various […]

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2016 Honda Civic Sedan Overview

2016 Honda Civic Sedan Overview

The 2016 Honda Civic sedan has been redesigned for the new model year and it comes with a starting MSRP of $18,640. The new Honda Civic features the choice between two capable engines and it also comes standard with LED headlights. The 2016 Honda Civic sedan competes in the same segment as the Kia Forte, […]

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Honda Shuts Off Natural Gas Vehicles, Charges Up for More Hybrids and EVs

Honda Shuts Off Natural Gas Vehicles, Charges Up for More Hybrids and EVs

Honda is phasing out its natural gas vehicles, in lieu of developing more hybrids, electric cars and fuel cell vehicles. A hydrogen-powered Honda FCV should be arriving next year, and the company is also developing a next-generation, two-motor hybrid system for a new Accord Hybrid that’s slated for 2018. There’s also a new battery-electric car, […]

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2015 Honda Civic Gets New Trim

2015 Honda Civic Gets New Trim

A new mid-range option has been added to the 2015 Honda Civic trims, called the Honda Civic SE (Special Edition). It will be slotted in between the base Civic LX and the Civic EX and will arrive at dealerships this fall with a $20,780 price tag. The Civic SE adds to the base LX sedan […]

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Honda and Chevy Only Ones Fueling Natural Gas Car Market

Honda and Chevy Only Ones Fueling Natural Gas Car Market

When people talk about the green car movement, they’re usually referring to hybrids and electrics. Meanwhile, natural gas is getting left out of the conversation about alternative fuel vehicles. Although the plentiful low-emissions fuel source is about half the price of gasoline, few car companies have taken advantage of the obvious appeal that compressed natural […]

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2014 Honda Civic Sedan Overview

2014 Honda Civic Sedan Overview

What’s New for the 2014 Honda Civic Sedan  The 2014 model year is the year of change for the Honda Civic sedan with slightly upgraded interiors and more powerful engines, while the previous automatic transmission has been replaced by a continuously variable transmission. More upscale features also make their debut with keyless ignition, a larger […]

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2019 Honda Insight Named ‘Green Car of the Year’

2019 Honda Insight Named ‘Green Car of the Year’

Green Car Journal has named the 2019 Honda Insight its 2019 Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking the fourth time Honda wins the award. Made in Indiana, the all-new Insight is a four-door hybrid with panache and performance you rarely get from electrified vehicles in its price bracket. “Today’s […]

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Honda Manufacturing of Indiana Begins CR-V Production

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana Begins CR-V Production

Today at Honda Manufacturing of Indiana (HMIN) in Greensburg, Indiana, employees celebrated the beginning of production of the all-new 2017 Honda CR-V. America’s bestselling SUV, the CR-V is also the first SUV built at the plant since it began production in 2008.  Now, HMIN will be manufacturing both of Honda’s two best-selling vehicles—the CR-V and the […]

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2016 Honda HR-V Named Green SUV of the Year by Green Car Journal

2016 Honda HR-V Named Green SUV of the Year by <em>Green Car Journal</em>

In recognition of its class-leading environmental performance, Green Car Journal has named the all-new 2016 Honda HR-V its “Green SUV of the Year.” This marks the third time that the magazine has honored Honda in just the last five years, alongside previous Green Car of the Year Award winners including the 2012 Civic Natural Gas […]

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30 Millionth Honda Made in North America Rolls Off Assembly Line

30 Millionth Honda Made in North America Rolls Off Assembly Line

Today, Honda is celebrating a new landmark: the production of its 30 millionth vehicle manufactured in North America. The achievement is the result of the combined efforts of the company’s eight auto plants in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, which in 2014 produced 97% of all the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the […]

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Honda Indiana is Cool with the Gays, Too

Honda Indiana is Cool with the Gays, Too

Controversy has been erupting ever since Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed into law the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which critics say allows for-profit companies to deny service to gays and lesbians. Mike Pence has denied that, but outraged businesses and organizations have been voicing their displeasure with the measure, including Subaru, NASCAR, and now, Honda. […]

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Two Ohio Honda Manufacturing Plants Earn EPA ENERGY STAR Certification

Two Ohio Honda Manufacturing Plants Earn EPA ENERGY STAR Certification

For the ninth straight year, two Ohio Honda manufacturing plants have been awarded the US Enviornmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the plants performed in the top 25 percent of similar facilities in America for energy efficiency. Additionally, the Honda Manufacturing of Indiana plant in Greensburg overcame its “powdery substance” scare […]

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Powdery Substance Found at Greensburg Honda Plant

Powdery Substance Found at Greensburg Honda Plant

Halloween Comes Early for the People of Greensburg, Indiana

Earlier this morning, it was reported that workers at the Greensburg Honda manufacturing plant had come across an unknown “powdery substance,” which was found next to a suspicious note. Production at the plant was halted, authorities were called, and citizens were terrified (although, ’tis the season for that sort of thing, we suppose). No details […]

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Yahoo! Autos Announces 12 Most Popular Green Vehicles

Yahoo! Autos Announces 12 Most Popular Green Vehicles

Is yours on the list?

Green vehicles have become a dime a dozen, and for those of us who enjoy being able to breathe here on earth, that’s a really good thing. Of course, no vehicle is 100% green: EVs and fuel cell vehicles still rely on coal, hybrids still rely on gasoline, and diesel-powered vehicles still rely on diesel […]

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Honda Funds Solar Energy With $50 Million Pledge

Honda Funds Solar Energy With $50 Million Pledge

The Japanaese Automaker Has Expanded Its Partnership With Clean Energy Company SolarCity

Today Honda announced at the South by Southwest Eco festival in Austin, Texas that the company is expanding its work with SolarCity by funding $50 million in solar projects. The money will go towards providing select Honda dealerships and the homes of participating Honda and Acura customers with solar-panels, which will provide cheaper and cleaner energy. […]

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Honda Wind Turbines in Ohio Outproducing Expectations

Honda Wind Turbines in Ohio Outproducing Expectations

  As part of Honda’s continuing voluntary efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its own products and manufacturing by 2020, the company installed two wind turbines at the Honda Transmissions Manufacturing of America plant in Russells Point, Ohio at the beginning of this year. Halfway through 2014, both turbines have already performed above and […]

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Honda H2O: Here, Australia, Have Some Car Water

Honda H2O: Here, Australia, Have Some Car Water

If somebody told you to go suck on a tailpipe, chances are pretty good that you’re not going to take too kindly to the suggestion. Honda would like you to know that, were you to take their implied suggestion of sucking on the tailpipe of an FCX Clarity, all you’d end up with is some […]