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You don't buy a Honda Hybrid to save money, you buy it because it makes you feel good about doing your part to make the world a better place. To this end, it works. The Hybrid is nearly as joyful to drive as a regular Civic with good performance, a roomy interior, and gas mileage that is consistently in the 40-mpg range or better. The bad news is that it does not handle like a regular Civic because of its heavy battery pack and gas mileage oriented tires. Price wise, the Hybrid runs a few thousand dollars more than a comparably equipped Civic. For the additional funding you get a lot of technology and some pride of ownership. However, even with gas at record high levels and the Hybrid returning about 30 percent better fuel mileage in daily driving, it would take several years to save the extra cost of the Hybrid. And, just as you would be narrowing the difference, the Hybrid's battery pack would have to be replaced at a cost of several thousand dollars. On the other hand, if you justified your car buying decision only on costs everyone would be driving a sub-compact vehicle.
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The advent of a hybrid engine is an environmental step in the right direction. A hybrid engine is one that combines gas consumption with electricity to make a more fuel-efficient engine. At the heart of it are fuel cells, areas where electricity is stored. When the car needs to break, the inertia of the wheels charges the fuel cells. When the car is idle, it doesn't burn gas like a catalytic converter or fuel-injection engines. That has changed with the addition of Honda hybrid cars. The Civic Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and Honda Insight are all new hybrid vehicles that inject responsibility with a bit of style. The Civic Hybrid is one of the auto industry's most fuel-efficient cars, yielding an amazing 51 mpg on the highway. The Honda Insight was the first hybrid vehicle sold in the United States, and it continues to sell well. A compact coupe, the Insight has a distinctive design that differentiates it from regular cars. If you are thinking about buying a new vehicle, consider buying a Honda hybrid.
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Many auto dealers are less than truthful about what an amazing deal they're ''giving'' you and most have their scenarios carefully worked out, so don't be afraid to stand up for yourself. You WILL get the car of your choice if you hang in there. Tell them what you're looking for and what you want to pay, and don't hesitate to walk out the door and back to your old car if you don't get it, even if you're being told that this is the last Honda Hybrid in Northern California or some other doubtful story.
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December 11, 2004 - The 2005 Hybrid Accord arrived at dealerships yesterday. With a V-6 engine and a third-generation version of the IMA system pioneered by the Insight, the Hybrid Accord delivers power and efficiency. The Hybrid Accord generates 255 peak horsepower (versus 240 hp for the Accord V-6 Sedan) and includes many high-end options, resulting in a base price tag of $29,990 or $31,990 with navigation system.
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But they are a somewhat-unhappy medium, Civic Hybrid no less so. They have only modest power, and don't give eye-popping fuel economy in return. The '03 Civic Hybrid is supposed to get close to 50 miles per gallon. The test car's fuel-economy gauge showed 34 mpg. Overall, though, Civic Hybrid is a nice car, as all Civics are. It drives pretty normally and calls little attention to the fact it's a hybrid. Nice attributes for a vehicle with mainstream intentions. And as the first '03 Civic, the Hybrid's styling and features telegraph those of gas-power '03 Civics coming late August.
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The air conditioner features a hybrid compressor unit powered by either the engine, an electric motor or both. When the engine is in "idle stop" mode, the motor powers a small compressor. If rapid cooling is required, an additional compressor powered by the engine also engages.
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Also, a dynamic regenerative braking system is employed that hydraulically controls the brakes based on the amount of brake regeneration. This permits maximum braking regeneration along with smooth deceleration that conforms to brake-pedal pressure. The air conditioner features a hybrid compressor that is powered by both the engine and the motor. When the engine is in Idle Stop mode the compressor is powered by the motor; if rapid cooling is required it is powered by the engine and motor combined.
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The air conditioner features a hybrid compressor unit powered by either the engine, an electric motor, or both. When the engine is in Idle Stop mode, the motor powers a small compressor. If rapid cooling is required, an additional compressor powered by the engine engages also.
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Honda's IMA technology has not had the same success as Toyota's Synergy. Honda's hybrids do not have the same level of popularity with consumers, and unlike Toyota, Honda does not resell its IMA technology to other automakers. Part of the problem was the inability to run solely on the electric motor. Sure, people are still going to pay more for a hybrid, but the fact that Honda stated that this new generation of hybrid engine is not only BETTER, but costs THIRTY PERCENT less to make than previous version! There is no guarentee that the savings will be passed to consumers, since hybrids are hot right now. For the target audience that Honda Civics are catered to, this news is nothing but GOOD news. People who are happy with their compact cars can look forward to a new model that will have better performance AND get good gas mileage. This is exactly why fans of Honda appreciate the efforts that Honda put into their cars.
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In December 2004, Honda demonstrated its leadership in hybrid vehicle technology with the introduction of the Accord Hybrid, the world's first V-6 hybrid and the first hybrid vehicle to deliver both improved fuel economy and increased performance. The Accord Hybrid is Honda's third hybrid vehicle, following the introduction in December 1999 of the two-passenger Insight, the first hybrid sold in America and the most fuel-efficient car in America for six years running.
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