Honda Civic GX For 2010 Nature Gas Vehicle

Honda Civic GX For 2010

The Honda Civic GX 5-Spd car is one of the Green Car in Top 100 Green Car which was developed by Yahoo! Autos in consultation with Environmental Defense.In rating of Green Car Honda Civic GX 2010 is 82 in Green Rating.



The 2010 Civic GX is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in one trim only, the 5-Spd AT

Upon introduction, the Civic GX is equipped with a standard 1.8-liter, I4, 113-horsepower, compressed natural gas engine that achieves 24-mpg in the city and 36-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2010 Civic GX is a carryover from 2009.

The Green Rating covers all the major environmental costs of a motor vehicle.

To be friendliness on our environment,we should know about Green Rating.

What is the Green Rating?

The Green Rating measures a vehicle's environmental friendliness on a scale of 1 to 100. The higher a vehicle's Green Rating, the "greener" it is and the lower its harm to both human health and the health of the planet.

The Green Rating was developed by Yahoo! Autos in consultation with Environmental Defense, a leading nonprofit that finds practical ways to protect the planet. The Green Rating covers all the major environmental costs of a motor vehicle, including:

• Unhealthy smog that comes from tailpipes.
• Emissions of greenhouse gases that cause global warming.
• The fuel a vehicle consumes.
• Pollution from manufacturing the vehicle and its components.

More and more car shoppers care about how their choices affect the planet. Yahoo! Autos' Green Rating makes it easy for anyone to comparison shop with the environment in mind.

Because all vehicles -- sedans, coupes, vans, SUVs, trucks, etc. -- are rated on a single 1 to 100 scale, you can use the Green Rating to find the most environmentally friendly vehicle that meets your needs. For example, a 3-point gain in Green Rating between SUVs that score 40 and 43, cuts pollution just as much as a 3-point Green Rating gain between compact cars that score 60 and 63.

You might already look at fuel efficiency when you compare vehicles. But since the Green Rating also reflects tailpipe emissions and other factors, it simplifies the task of weighing the many aspects of a car's environmental friendliness. Some car shoppers think that they need to buy a hybrid, use an alternative fuel or buy a small car in order to buy green. While such vehicles can indeed tread more lightly on the planet, the Green Ratings can help you make a greener choice no matter what kind of car you choose.

How are the Green Ratings derived?

Automobiles degrade the environment in many ways. Because vehicles stay on the road a long time, the largest effects occur during driving. Car pollution includes greenhouse gases, which cause global warming, and smog-related emissions, which trigger asthma attacks and raise the risks of heart and lung disease. Pollution also occurs when vehicles and their parts are manufactured, and again when a vehicle is scrapped at the end of its life.

A vehicle's total environmental impact

A scientific method for adding up all of the environmental damages associated with a product is known as life cycle assessment. The Green Ratings were developed following principles of life cycle assessment, using publicly available information to evaluate all vehicles uniformly. Thus, the ratings represent "apples-to-apples" comparisons between different makes and models. The Green Ratings rely on government-certified data and do not consider marketing assertions, "promises," or other unverifiable claims about environmental friendliness.

Major pollutants covered in the ratings include:

• Greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2)
• Fine particles (particulate matter, PM)
• Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
• Hydrocarbons (HC)
• Carbon monoxide (CO)

These pollutants are emitted from tailpipes as well as during the production and distribution of fuel. Environmental impacts from auto manufacturing are incorporated by basing part of the Green Rating's derivation on a vehicle's weight.

Scientists evaluate car pollution in two broad categories: greenhouse gases that cause global warming (such as CO2) and emissions that directly harm human health (such as PM, NOx, HC and CO). The Green Rating gives equal importance to these two categories. A vehicle's global warming pollution depends largely on fuel consumption, so it is calculated from fuel economy data. A vehicle's health-harming pollution depends largely on the emissions standard that it meets, which forms the basis for that part of the calculation. In others words, a "green" vehicle is one that is both clean and fuel-efficient.

The data behind the ratings

The data used to derive the Green Ratings are a vehicle's official fuel economy numbers and emissions standards as certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), plus curb weight. Fuel economy and emissions information comes from tests performed by automakers and accepted by the EPA, with a vehicle subject to recall, penalty or withholding of the certification required for legal sale in the United States if the data are found to be false or misleading. Thus, Green Ratings are based on the most accurate and unassailable data available for all cars and light trucks, ensuring fair comparisons among competing models.

Because of concerns that the EPA miles-per-gallon (MPG) numbers overstate the fuel economy that most consumers experience, the agency is updating the way fuel economy ratings are determined. Revised MPG numbers are planned for model year 2008. Pending EPA's revisions, the Green Rating calculations adjust the fuel economy numbers downward. Because the adjustment is applied across the board, it does not bias comparisons among vehicles or types of vehicles relative to the official EPA numbers. This adjustment will be dropped in future model years once revised MPG data become available.

The Green Rating rates just the vehicle, not how you use it

In interpreting the Green Ratings, keep in mind that they are intended strictly for vehicle-to-vehicle comparisons. For example, a vehicle's Green Rating does not improve if you carry four passengers in it instead of just yourself, even though the per-person environmental impact will clearly decrease. Similarly, the Green Rating doesn't go down if you drive aggressively, even though the environmental damage due to your driving goes up.

To enable fair comparisons among vehicles regardless of how they are used, the Green Ratings are based on uniform assumptions about how far the vehicle is driven over its lifetime and good maintenance practices. Your own effect on the planet when using a car, of course, depends on how you drive, how well you maintain the vehicle, and how many miles you drive it.

Unless a vehicle is designed for exclusive use on a particular fuel (such as a car that runs only on natural gas, like the Honda Civic GX), its Green Rating is based on commonly available motor fuel (gasoline or diesel). While Green Ratings are designed for fair comparisons among vehicles in the showroom, you might reduce your own vehicle's pollution by using an alternative fuel. For example, a flexible-fuel vehicle able to run on E85 (a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) can have lower greenhouse gas emissions when using E85 rather than gasoline. Similarly, biodiesel can emit less global warming pollution than regular diesel produced from petroleum.

Because most of today's biofuels were not originally developed to solve global warming, their greenhouse gas reductions vary. Farmers and refiners are working on new ways to produce cleaner fuels that will provide greater climate-protection benefits as time goes on. Consumers should stay tuned.

More information on the pollutants factored into the Green Ratings

Greenhouse gases

Greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2) and other emissions from the production and use of fossil fuels as well as deforestation. These global warming pollutants are accumulating in the atmosphere and causing the Earth to heat up at an unprecedented rate. Global warming brings many dangers and its consequences are already being felt. Glaciers and mountain snow packs are melting. Sea ice is thinning. Many communities will experience more sweltering days. Hazards from extreme weather events, such as intense hurricanes, are rising -- as is sea level, which heightens the impact of coastal storms and risks human tragedies and economic ruin for the many population centers located near a shoreline. Other dangers of global warming include spread of tropical diseases, destruction of habitat and disruptions to forestry and agriculture, bleaching of coral reefs, and adverse impacts on wildlife and fisheries.

Fine particles

Also called particulate matter (PM) and sometimes "soot," fine particles from car and truck fuel combustion are generally invisible. Many are so small they are labeled "ultra-fine." Fine particles are an especially deadly form of air pollution that can affect breathing, aggravate existing respiratory and cardiovascular disease, weaken the body's immune defenses, and contribute to cancer and premature death. Fine particles are especially hazardous for children, the elderly, asthmatics and people with cardiovascular or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Nitrogen oxides

Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are harmful in many ways. In addition to being a direct irritant, NOx are key contributors to ozone smog, which damages lung tissue, worsens asthma, and recently has been found to increase the risk of premature death. Smog alerts bring health risks not only for people with asthma and other conditions that make them sensitive to air pollution, but even for normally healthy adults and children who can experience lung inflammation and shortness of breath if they are active in smoggy air. NOx contributes to fine particle pollution, with its dangers as noted above, and is also a cause of acid rain.

Hydrocarbons

There are many kinds of hydrocarbons (HC), and the hazardous ones emitted by cars fall into categories known as "volatile organic compounds" or "reactive organic gases." These pollutants are another key contributor to ozone smog, bringing all of the health dangers noted above for NOx. Some forms of HC directly irritate the lungs; many contribute to fine particle pollution and some hydrocarbons are also air toxics, including compounds having known cancer risks.

Carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that is deadly in high concentrations, notorious for sometimes killing people who leave a vehicle running in a closed garage, for example. CO is colorless and odorless, and when inhaled, it impairs the blood's ability to supply oxygen to the body. Even short of fatal exposures, exposure to too much CO can cause physical, mental and visual impairment and presents grave risks to individuals who have cardiovascular disease.

The world's cheapest car Tata Nano from India Could Cost $8,000 In U.S Version

The world's cheapest car

Tata Nano from India Could Cost

$8,000 In U.S

DETROIT (AP) -- The world's cheapest car is being readied for sale in the U.S., but by the time India's Tata Nano is retrofitted to meet emissions and safety standards, it won't be that cheap.

NEW DELHI - India's Tata Motors on Thursday 10th January 2007 unveiled the world's cheapest car, bringing new mobility within the reach of tens of millions of people and nightmares to environmentalists, traffic engineers and safety advocates

Tata Technologies Ltd., the global engineering arm of the Tata group conglomerate, brought the tiny car to Detroit as a publicity stunt for the engineering group.

The car has a fuel efficiency of around 26 kilometres per litre (73 mpg-imp; 61 mpg-US) on the highway and around 22 kilometres per litre (62 mpg-imp; 52 mpg-US) in the city.

Tata officials, while maintaining that they couldn't speak for Tata Motors, maker of the $2,500 Nano, said they were involved with the Nano from concept until it launched last July in Mumbai.

They wouldn't say when the Nano might arrive in the U.S. or how much it might cost here, although Ratan Tata, chairman of the group of Tata companies, has said it should be ready for U.S. distribution in about three years.

"Nano" means "small" in Gujrati, the language of the founders of the Tata Group."Nano" from the SI Prefix for one-billionth is derived from the Greek νᾶνος, meaning dwarf, and is sometimes used to mean "small" in colloquial English.

Tata Motors already has made a European version of the four-seat car that will cost about $8,000 when it debuts in 2011, and a Tata Technologies official said privately that the U.S. version is expected to have a comparable price. The official did not want to be identified because the price has not been made public.

Warren Harris, Tata Technologies president, would only say that the price would be more than the roughly $2,500 charged in India.

"The structural changes that would need to be made, the changes that would be required as far as emissions are concerned, and some of the features that would be appropriate to add to the vehicle for the North American market, obviously that would drive up the price point," he said.

Tata Technologies could be involved in bringing the car up to U.S. standards, said Tony Jones, associate vice president of the global automotive practice.

Before it can be sold here, the car's two-cylinder, 623cc engine would have to be engineered to meet stronger U.S. pollution standards, he said. Airbags would have to be added, the roof strengthened and the front bumper lengthened to meet U.S. requirements to limit damage in a 5-mph crash.

The Spartan interior, with flat bucket seats, three knobs, a horizontal switch and a steering wheel, also would have to be changed to comply with U.S. safety standards that limit movement of passengers not wearing seat belts.

The Nano has 21% more interior space (albeit mostly as headroom, due to its tall stance) and an 8% smaller exterior compared to its closest rival, the Maruti 800. Tata offered the car in three versions: the basic Tata Nano Std; the CX; and the LX. The CX and LX versions each have air conditioning, power windows, and central locking. Tata has set its initial production target at 250,000 units per year.

Jones said the Nano Europa has airbags and has passed European safety tests with flying colors.

The Nano, with 12-inch diameter tires, electric windows in the front and crank windows in the back, gets 50 mpg on the highway and has a top speed of 65 mph.

If the $8,000 price tag holds true, it would cost far less than the $9,970 Hyundai Accent, currently the car with the lowest base sticker price in the U.S., according to the Edmunds.com automotive Web site. The price excludes shipping.

Future Dreams With Ekectric Car

Dreams With

Electric Car

In assessing the kinds of cars we will be driving in the future, only one word is needed to describe this changing automotive landscape—electricity. By the looks of cars ready for production and futuristic prototypes, battery power will play an increasingly important role. It will be used to boost the power and range of conventional powerplants, plus be used as the sole source of motivation in other applications.

Ready for production is the 2011Honda CR-Z, a fun, 2-seat sporty hatchback that incorporates the company’s electric engine assist, which is already seen in the Insight and Civic hybrids. The CR-Z harkens back to a time when Honda offered a similar car called the CRX. In addition to its smart-looking wedge shape, the Honda CR-Z is the first hybrid to offer a 6-speed manual transmission as standard equipment. With that gearbox, it is capable of returning 31 mpg city/37 mph highway, while the optional CVT transmission delivers an even better 36 city/38 highway. The CR-Z goes on sale this fall.

Exhibited by Honda at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007, the CR-Z is a next-generation lightweight sports car equipped with Honda's proprietary gas-electric hybrid system which achieves both clean performance and a high level of torque.

The CR-Z, which stands for Compact Renaissance Zero, is a design research lightweight hybrid model that features advanced technologies that deliver enjoyable driving for all while reducing the vehicle's environmental footprint. The CR-Z combines powerful performance in a compact form with a futuristic image. For its frontal view, an over-sized grill with a high-performance look is offset by openings on each side that lighten the overall feel. In the rear, tube-shaped rear combination lamps ensure better rearward visibility.

Design details emphasizing the CR-Z's advanced image include door mirrors that provide high visibility in a stylish form, LED headlights patterned after luminous bodies to convey a sharp impression, and jauntyfin-shaped sub-lights. Large, 19-inch aluminum wheels are ready for dynamic driving performance.
The key words for the CR-Z's interior design are 'Hi-tech and Sporty'. The goal was to create an all-new sporty interior that fuses the liberating feel of airy spaciousness with an advanced interface that brings out the fun of the drive.
Mesh material on a simple framework construction is used throughout the interior to convey a light, sophisticated image without being oppressive.
In the cockpit, the meter unit conveys the image of advanced technology ensconced in a piece of glass artwork, offering the functionality of immediate recognition while enhancing the driving experience with a futuristic and exhilarating feeling.




Building on experience gained by the Mini E, German automaker BMW showcased an advanced electric car based on its 1 Series. Called the BMW ActiveE, this 4-passenger coupe will go into limited production and be leased to consumers on a test basis. In keeping with the company’s theme of spirited driving, the ActiveE promises 0 to 60 mph acceleration of 8.5 seconds. Its lithium-ion battery back can be recharged in about 3 hours and will deliver a range of about 100 miles, along with a top speed of 90 mph. The electric motor in the BMW ActiveE is rated at 170 horsepower.


Volvo Electric Car ReCharge Concept hybrid In-Wheel Motor EV

Only about 15% of the energy from the fuel you put in your tank gets used to move your car down the road or run useful accessories, such as air conditioning. The rest of the energy is lost to engine and drive line inefficiencies and idling. Therefore, the potential to improve fuel efficiency with advanced technologies is enormous. With an Electric Car it costs just $2.00 per 100kms with MUCH more performance than with petrol at $20.00 per 100kms.

Volvo ReCharge Concept hybrid EV with 4 wheel motors Electric Car vehicle. Electric motors are rated for 100,000 hours or 6 MILLION Kms before they need servicing.

Similar in range and performance to the BMW ActiveE is the Volvo Electric, which will also see limited production and testing. Based on the Swedish company’s C30 hatchback, the 4-passenger electric has a 111-horsepower electric motor. Range and performance estimates are slightly more modest, with a 94-mile range and a top speed of 80 mph. This pure electric Volvo is designed primarily to test the durability and practicality of electric power in everyday driving.

Toyota's Hybrid Family is expanding. Come along for a ride with the FT-CH Compact Hybrid Concept Car that debuted at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

The benchmark hybrid is clearly the Toyota Prius , and the Japanese automaker is looking to build on its reputation by offering a wider range of these gasoline/electric vehicles. The Toyota FT-CH is proof of this, a plug-in hybrid that can be operated in pure electric mode for 40 to 50 miles. If the small 4-passenger hatchback looks familiar, it’s because it follows the same design theme as the Lexus LF-CH that made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Hyundai Blue Will Concept
Song: Paul oakenfold - Ready Steady go
itz been soo long

Further out in the future is the Hyundai Blue-Will concept, a hybrid that capitalizes on the range and torque of a diesel powerplant. Equipped with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder oil-burner, the Blue-Will puts out a combined 152 horsepower when the 100-kw electric motor is employed. Like the Toyota FT-CH, the Blue-Will is a plug-in hybrid (using a technology similar to that which will appear later this year in the Chevy Volt) that can be driven up to 40 miles on electricity alone, with no help from the diesel engine. The Blue-Will’s futuristic shape hints at a more fluid design theme being developed for Hyundai.

BMW Concept Active E,electric Project Car A Demand Of Time

The BMW Concept Active E, electric project car is displayed during a press preview at the 2010 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. EXCLUSIVE REPORT OF BMW Concept Active E - Electric Project Car

MUNICH -: With just a dozen German colleagues, I had a preview of the Concept ActiveE, BMWs second car that is prepared under Project-i. The ActiveE will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 11th. Under Project-i BMW is investigating the possibilities for personal transport in mega cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Mexico City, London, and Paris. The first car that was built under Project-I is the Mini E, which was unveiled in November 2008 at the LA Auto Show. On the day prior to the unveiling, I had the opportunity to drive the Mini E in and around Beverly Hills. So, this week, BMW took the time to inform us about Concept ActiveE. In fact, it is the follow up for the Mini E. In total more than 600 units of the electric Mini hit the roads this year for tests in New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, London and Munich. In 2011 the ActiveE will also serve as a test bed for the electric vehicle that is due the first before 2015, according to Dr. Klaus Draeger, Member of BMW AGs Board. No decision has been made yet in what cities the ActiveE will arrive, but the number may be about the same as that of the Mini E. Mr. Ulrich Kranz, project leader of Project-I said that new developments in lithium-ion battery technology enabled BMW to build the ActiveE as a proper four seater. The batteries have been developed in cooperation with SB LiMotive, a joint venture between Samsung and Bosch and because of their smaller size offer better possibilities for developing a normal car. The lithium-ion battery pack of 5,088 modules takes the space of the rear seats and trunk, but in the ActiveE, which is based on the 1-Series Coupe, the battery pack that consist now of 96 modules could be hidden under the center of the car, under the rear seats and in the front part of the trunk, leaving space for two golf bags. Dr. Draeger said that his company has to look into the possibilities of electric mobility, especially since the world population will grow from 6.8 billion people to 8 billion by 2025. All those people will go after the standard of living that we enjoy now, which means they will want to own a car. It is added value for our company, our environment and our society, if we can reduce CO2-emissions,said Dr. Draeger. He said that there is not a single solution, or there are not separate measures for sustainable mobility by that time, but one of them is electro mobility. Sounds sensible enough! In this field of improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO2-emissions, BMW is already leading in the premium class, thanks to its EfficientDynamics technologies that are implied across its complete fleet of cars. Dr. Draeger does not say BMW is going to build a slew of EVs by 2015, but the Bavarians want to be ready to bring an electric vehicle on the roads in big cities, want to be in the picture as a manufacturer that knows how to build a proper electric vehicle that also meets the expectations of BMW clients. Dr. Draeger also explicitly said that BMW is definitely not cancelling its Hydrogen project that runs with the 7-Series H. But we will not build a new hydrogen vehicle and we will stick to the 7-Series. Hydrogen and especially its infrastructure have a long way to go. Tomorrow, I will tell more about the outcome of the tests with the Mini E in Berlin. I'll think you'll find it interesting enough to return.

Honda Discover A Innovative FCX Friendly Environment Car

Honda FCX Clarity A New Innovation For Environment

Wishing upon a star or throwing a coin in a well might make dreams come true, but when it comes to fuel cell vehicles, auto industry executives are hoping that chanting in unison will turn hopes into reality. The mantra from execs: “Fuel cell cars for sale by 2015.”

In the past few weeks, Ford, Toyota and Daimler have expressed and reiterated their commitment to bringing hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles to market in six years, with Honda pushing its target date to 2018.

The US Department of Energy announced that it will be pulling the plug on fuel cell research and development—and California is threatening to slash its spending on building a hydrogen refueling infrastructure—but automakers are holding firm to their new timeline for hydrogen.

• Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche told Speigel Magazine in March that annual production of fuel cell cars will need to reach 100,000 units to be considered commercially viable, and that vehicle prices could be comparable to “premium” gasoline cars by around 2015.
• Toyota.s spokesperson John Hanson said in June, “Toyota is planning to go ahead with its program in certain world markets by 2015, if not sooner.”
• Speaking in June at the Edison Electric Institute conference, Ford CEO Alan Mulally saw 2015 as the date that fuel cell cars would go on sale. Mulally hedged when reminded of the US government.s cut in fuel cell research funding. “That pushes out the timeframe for commercialization,” he said.
• At a recent fuel cell conference, GM.s Larry Burns also agreed with the 2015 dates, commenting: “General Motors is committed to developing a hydrogen fuel cell car despite its bankruptcy and a huge cut in (federal) research dollars for the zero-emission (hydrogen) vehicle.” Dave Barthmuss, GM's West Coast regional PR manager, said last week, “We don't need any more breakthroughs to bring the [fuel cell] cars into the commercial market by 2015."
• Honda.s Steve Ellis, manager of fuel cell vehicle sales and marketing, told an audience at a National Hydrogen Association webinar in June that Honda is looking at 2018 as its magic date, but is already producing the FCX Clarity on a regular production line.

There Will Be Miracle On 2015

It’s not funn, think about it-

Solar. Electric. Natural Gas. Hydrogen. Which form of alternative energy will prevail? Will we even use cars to get around 80 years from now?

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Despite repeated statements pinpointing 2015 for delivering fuel cell cars, automakrs acknowledge two major hurdles in reaching that goal: high costs and lack of infrastructure. As Andreas Truckenbrodt, chief executive of the Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation—a Daimler-Ford venture to advance fuel cells for vehicles—said, “Fuel cells work fine. The number one focus is now on cost reductions, and we know how to get there. Do you really think we would be spending billions if we were waiting for a miracle?”

But a miracle might be required for producing and selling fuel cell cars in any significant numbers by 2015. The hydrogen-refueling infrastructure remains a distant, and extremely expensive, dream. The federal government and the State of California are both wavering on previous commitments to spend the required large sums of money on building hydrogen stations—begging the question of who will buy fuel cell cars without knowing where they will find fuel. If the US commitment to this technology wavers, auto companies may shift their focus to more markets, such as Japan and Germany.

Most industry analysts do not expect commercialization of fuel cell cars until 2020, at the earliest. As the move to plug-in cars—plug-in hybrids and electric cars—builds momentum, carmakers that have heavily invested in fuel cell technologies will feel increased pressure to justify the expense and convince their stakeholders that fuel cells are coming sooner than expected.

FCX The Alternative Energy Solution

"No one can tell us when we'll run out of oil, but we will. Everyone will tell you we will."

--John W. Mendel, Executive Vice President, Honda, Acura Auto Sales in Racing Against Time

A deep focus on environmental concerns has been a part of Honda's DNA for over three decades. Our spirit of innovation and belief in the power of dreams embolden us to meet every new challenge and drive us to race against time in our quest to discover the best alternatives to our society's current dependence on oil.

Solar Power

Power from the elements, especially the sun, can provide a natural energy solution. Next-generation solar cells developed by Honda use thin film made from a compound of copper, indium, gallium and selenium (CIGS) to convert energy from the sun into electricity. Honda Soltec co.Ltd. Produces and markets the next-generation thin film solar cells in Japan. These solar cells are mounted on Honda's experimental Hydrogen Refueling Station(HRS) in Torrance, California, which helps efficiently produce hydrogen using renewable solar energy. We're fully committed to bringing Honda solar cell technology to the mainstream through innovative applications like these.

Electric Power

Electric power is a cleaner solution to overcoming our dependence on oil, although it is not without its challenges. We feel strongly that an investment in electric-powered vehicles is teaching our engineers valuable lessons in environmental technology. The Honda EV Plus battery electric vehicle,for example, helped pave the way for Honda's subsequent leadership in introducing gas-electric hybrids, fuel cell electric vehicles and other alternative-fuel vehicles. Our vigorous commitment to bringing an electric vehicle to market continues.

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

Looking for a clean-burning fuel resource that occurs naturally in America? Compressed natural gas powers the civic GX Natural Gas Vehicle(CGV). Honda took the popular Civic package and created a commuter-friendly vehicle that achieves near-zero emissions with an AT-PZEV CARB emissions rating.*

Hydrogen Power

A car that emits only water vapor may sound like something from the future, but it's here today in the eye-catching design of the FCX clarity (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle). The FCX Clarity FCEV is already in the hands of select Southern California Drivers Curious about how the FCX Clarity FCEV works? You can learn all about this revolutionary new sedan at our FCX Clarity FCEV Web site.

Another new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle concept is our futuristic FC sport concept. It demonstrates a whole new way of thinking about hydrogen, and previews a future where environmental responsibility and performance can co-exist.

Hybrid

Honda will continually strive to increase the efficiency of our existing internal-combustion engine products so that we can minimize our use of oil. First to the U.S. market with a hybrid vehicle, the original Insight, in 1999, we continue to build on our hybrid knowledge—from the popular Civic Hybrid to the all new insight with its sophisticated Eco Assist feedback system. On the horizon: a sporty, fun-to-drive hybrid — the new Honda CR-Z.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010,A Dream Of A Car

Mercedes says 'C-ya!' to the CLK, and 'hello' to the new E-Class coupe.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The 2010 E-Class is a 2- or 4-door, up to 5-passenger sports coupe, luxury sports coupe, luxury sedan, or luxury sports sedan, available in 5 trims, ranging from the E350 Coupe to the E63 AMG Sedan.

Upon introduction, the E350 Coupe is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 268-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The E63 AMG Sedan is equipped with a standard 6.2-liter, V8, 518-horsepower engine. A 7-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.

The E350 Coupe is all-new for 2010. The E63 AMG Sedan has been redesigned for 2010.

5 Trims Are Available

Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010

Select a trim below for more detailed vehicle information, including pictures, specs, and reviews.

TRIM NAME	MSRP	INVOICE	ENGINE	FUEL ECONOMY
E350 Coupe	$48,050	$44,686	3.5L V6 268 HP	17 / 26 mpg
E350 Sedar	$48,600	$45,198	3.5L V6 268 HP	18 / 26 mpg
E550 Coupe	$54,650	$50,824	5.5L V8 382 HP	15 / 23 mpg
E550 Coupe	$56,300	$52,359	5.5L V8 382 HP	15 / 24 mpg
E63 AMG Sedar	$85,750	$79,748	6.2L V8 518 HP	Not listed

Between This Compare Select Your Car For Fill Your Dream

Ford Fusion Hybrid Wins The Award Of Car,Truck Of The Year 2010

Ford has won the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards for its Fusion Hybrid midsize sedan and Transit Connect truck.(Jan. 11.2010)

Ford Fusion Hybrid Wins The Car of Year Award 2010

DETROIT (AP) -- Ford Motor Co.'s market momentum got a lift Monday by winning both the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards.

Ford's Fusion Hybrid mid size sedan took top car honors and its versatile Transit Connect compact van snagged truck of the year at the Detroit auto show.

It was only the third time in 17 years that an automaker has won both awards, selected by 49 auto journalists and given annually since 1994. Finalists for the car award included the Buick LaCrose

Ford's Fusion Hybrid mid size sedan took top car honors and its versatile Transit Connect compact van snagged truck of the year at the Detroit auto show.

It was only the third time in 17 years that an automaker has won both awards, selected by 49 auto journalists and given annually since 1994. Finalists for the car award included the Buick LaCrose and Volkswagen Golf GTI and TDI diesel. The Chevrolet Equinox ,Ford Transit Connect Subaru outback finalists for the truck award.

"It's such a huge motivator for our team," Mark Fields, Ford's president of the Americas, told reporters after the announcements on the first day of media previews for the show. "It's a reaffirmation of all the hard work over the past couple of years."The awards, given annually by journalists who test cars throughout the year, are often used by automakers in advertising. Vehicles are judged on innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value.

Ford, the only U.S.-based automaker to avoid bankruptcy protection, has fared better than its two Detroit rivals, with overall sales down 15 percent last year compared with a 36 percent drop for Crysler a 30 percent decline for GM.

Ford's final month of 2009 was strong, with a 33 percent increase in sales thanks to strong demand for mid size cars. Last year, it gained U.S. market share for the first time since 1995, helped by critical raves for its fuel-efficient cars, like the midsize Fusion. Its compact focus and popular escape crossover also boosted sales.

"We still have a long way to go ... getting the business back to healthy profitability," Fields said. "We have to channel that good feeling into our efforts for 2010."

To be considered for the car and truck of the year honors, vehicles must be new or substantially changed from the previous model.

Last year's winners were the Hyundai Genesis sedan and the Ford F-150 . The Transit Connect, a small, European van, is the sixth Ford truck to win the award. Fields said the automaker thinks of it as a "white space vehicle" -- one unlike anything else on the road.

"When you see this on the road, your first reaction is, 'What is that?'" he said. "The second reaction for a lot of customers, particularly small fleets and small business owners is, 'Hey, I want to get into that and check it out.'"