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Non-USA Hybrid Minivans

Source: Three High-MPG Hybrid Minivans Americans Would Love But Can’t Get

In 2006, I wrote a letter to Toyota USA asking for an Estima. I'd even thought about transplanting a Gen-1 powertrain into a VW MicroBus. <gerrrrr>

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Bob Wilson

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California: EV charging indicated on freeway signs

A new bill, AB 1633, will add electric vehicle charging station icons to freeway service signs - in addition to the icons for gas, food, and lodging.

This is great news for California EV drivers!

Here's a bit more on the Frazier Bill - from East County Today

Team ChargePoint Aug 20, 2017 Read More Replies: 4

Honda Civic Diesel

Source: The European Honda Civic Gets an Awesome New Diesel Engine - Motor Trend

Honda announced today that Civics in Europe will now be available with an updated diesel engine. And it won’t be some teeny-tiny one that only makes a couple dozen horsepower. The new engine is a 1.6-liter turbodiesel that makes 118 hp and a healthy 221 lb-ft of torque. Still, it’s not quick. Hitting 62 mph takes a leisurely 10.4 seconds.

But while the diesel Civic definitely won’t beat the Type R in a drag race, Honda does say it’s good for 76 mpg based on European testing standards. That’s quite impressive on its own, but Honda also promises those results will be easier to achieve in the real world thanks to a series of engine and exhaust system upgrades.

Sadly, there’s no indication that Honda has any intention of offering its new diesel engine in U.S. Civics. It could always change...

bwilson4web Aug 19, 2017 Read More Replies: 30