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Baltimore Could See the Honda Fit EV

Norris Honda in Baltimore, MD is bringing you the 2012 Honda Fit - at least the regular gas version. So far, the United States hasn't seen the EV version on their roads. Will that change?

No clue from Honda yet, as the Japanese auto maker introduced their EV at Frankfurt's Motor Show in Germany last month.

Powered by a lithium-ion battery and electric motor, Honda claims Fit EV has a 100-mile range and reaches…

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Introducing the Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid RR Concept

Do you know Honda make hybrids? If not, don't worry. A lot of drivers, even Honda enthusiasts, don't. But, it's definitely something to be aware of, especially given today's steep gas prices.

There is, of course, the Insight - Honda's first hybrid vehicle, which launched in 2000. There is also a hybrid variant of the Honda Civic, which launched in 2003. The hybrid we want to focus on here, however, is…

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Honda Civic Redesigned for 2012

It's a little more aerodynamic than before, but there is no mistaking the Honda Civic. The vehicle, one of this Japanese auto maker's best selling cars of all time, has been slightly redesigned for 2012. In the end, we know it's a Civic, and it will never disappoint.

Available at Norris Honda in Baltimore, MD, Honda's Civic EX-L adds some interesting features to the base model.

With their DX model going…

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Honda C-Z Mugen Ready for Big Reveal

Honda has been working on the new Honda CR-Z Mungen concept project for some time now and it's finally ready for the big reveal at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.

The Mungen is a supercharged version of CR-Z, which is a collaboration of Honda UK and in-house tuning shop Mugen Euro. The team combines a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine with a supercharger and Honda's IMA system. Exact power output of…

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Cars.com Chooses New Hondas as Favorite Fuel Efficient Cars

Everyone knows that gas prices are on the rise with some projections as high as $5.00 per gallon. If you're looking for a vehicle that will help will reduce visits to the gas station, you might just want to consider one of Honda's new 2011 models. The 2011 Honda Civic, Honda Fit, and Honda CR-Z were each recently picked by the editors of Cars.com's Kicking Tires as their favorite efficient…

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Special Preview of the New Honda EV Concept

Honda has very high standards for green motoring. Maybe you've heard the phrase "near-future technology" used in association with plug-in vehicles should be at least vaguely familiar. Essentially, Honda believes the ultimate goal of green motoring is a selection of mass produced hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, such as its very own FCX Clarity - the world's first production fuel cell vehicle available to lease in the U.S. and Japan since 2008.

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Honda To Continue Testing Electric Cars

Honda announced plans to continue cooperation with Kumamoto Prefecture to advance their Electric Vehicle Testing Program for "next-generation personal mobility products," ie: electric vehicles (EVs). Earlier this month, Honda announced its Electric Vehicle Testing Programs in the US and Japan.

Honda and Kumamoto Prefecture entered an agreement to perform these tests through March 2013. Honda has already begun testing the Monpal ML200 electric cart. Additional programs will take place in Kumamoto City, Minamata City, Aso…
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Honda Models All Hybrid Ready

According to Honda, all their models are built to be hybrid ready. Honda President Takanobu Ito says around 10 percent of Honda's global sales will be hybrids by 2015. These models were all made with hybrid in mind, in order to have a fast turnover from gas to hybrid ready rides.

Kohei Hitomi, chief engineer of the Honda Fit, was asked by Honda management to make the Fit easily adaptable into a hybrid. Hitomi…
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Honda Electric Fit to go on sale in U.S. in 2012

Honda is proud to announce the world debut of the Fit EV Concept. This advanced electric vehicle is designed to meet the daily driving needs of an average commuter, utilizing the same 5-passenger layout found in the popular Fit hatchback. The Fit EV Concept is propelled by a high-density motor derived from the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle and features a 3-mode drive system adapted from the CR-Z sport hybrid. A pocket-friendly interactive remote…
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