Hybrid Car Manufacturers
Hybrid automobiles are becoming more and more popular as gas prices
continue an upward climb. Hybrid car manufacturers are producing
hybrid versions of their most popular models in addition to
hybrid-only models such as the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius.
Honda began the hybrid car manufacturers revolution with the Honda
Insight in 1999. Since then, they have added the Honda Civic to
their lineup. According to the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), the Civic has the highest fuel economy in its class, with a
fuel-economy rating of 48 mpg city and 47 mpg highway using an
automatic transmission. With a manual transmission, the numbers show
46/51 mpg city/highway.
The ever-popular Accord has also been added to the hybrid car
manufacturer’s roster. A perennial favorite, Honda is looking for
the Accord to boost its already solid sales numbers. The Accord will
be available with a V6 engine sporting 255 horsep
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