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Honda's 2010 INSiGHT Hybrid Sedan




Honda Insight

Honda launched the first electric car with the Insight and it was available during the 2000 - 2006 model years.  Honda is introducing it's new version for 2010.

" ... 2010 Honda Insight has made its debut on America's streets. ... hybrid technology ... affordable price and 41 mpg* combined fuel economy. ... increased the green factor with a sophisticated new system called Eco Assist™"

 
"*40 city/43 hwy/41 combined mpg. Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel-economy methods beginning with 2008 models."

 

Via:  Honda  LINK

Eco-assist is " ... interactive, driver-focused fuel-economy enhancement technology ... comprised of two main components: an ECON™ button ... that modifies the way the car works, and a eco-assistsophisticated feedback system. ... can work inividually or in tandem to help boost your overall fuel economy. "

"... driver-activated ECON™ Mode ... kicks in when you press the green ECON™ button ... ... optimizing control of the continuously variable transmission and engine."

" ... feedback function that uses Ambient Meter, the color enhanced speedometer background, to provide real-time guidance on environmentally responsible driving. When you're driving efficiently, the background color is green. ..."

Via:  Honda  LINK




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