Honda's first attempt had great success in the hypermiling circles; but the mainstream was none to eager to drive such a repulsive looking vehicle. But wonderful fuel savings lessons were learned and Honda might have hit a home run with the 2nd generation Insight.
The next chapter in the evolution of hybrid technology has been written with the new 2010 Honda Insight. In developing cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicle technology and developing advanced alternatives in gasoline, no one is a more accomplished than Honda. Among these accomplishments, Honda is also a leader in the development of zero-emission, hydrogen-powered cars like the FCX Clarity fuel cell car. The new Honda Insight is also a huge triumph that should be added to that list. This new Honda Insight was first debuted on Jan. 1st 2009 and amazed everyone with all its extra features and consumer appeal; its Integrated Motor Assist hybrid technology and more cost-efficient production method.
The new Honda Insight provides environmentally-conscious hybrid customers with new affordability, better performance, and a highway fuel economy rating of 40/43 miles per gallon. [Read more...]
What made the CRX so great in the 80’s was that it was a lightweight car with a rev happy engine. Combine that with precise steering and a nimble suspension and you had a fun little pocket car that got over 40 MPG. Well today’s Honda car has exchanged the sporty feeling for mundane commuter duties. Well not anymore with the upcoming release of the CR-Z hybrid upcoming in 2010.
hybrid Integrated motor assist system borrowed from the new Insight. Numbers on the electric motor are not available but a small boost will do wonders for this little 2-seat car. So combine a light weight chassis, Honda iVTECH engine, and electric motor assist; and this should make for one great ride.
The fuel efficient Honda Fit will become even more frugal next year when Honda releases a hybrid version of the fit. The Insight sells for about $3k more than the fit in Japan, so just imagine a $16k hybrid on the market next year! One can only dream. As gas is back on the rise, Honda Motor Co. sees a huge market for fuel efficient hybrid cars.
Watch a used hybrid sale is like watching those crazy “Brides to Be” fight over Wedding Dresses at the year-end sale. Why all the drama for a used Civic Hybrid? Well it’s that Little Yellow CARB Sticker that causes people to go completely insane!