New Honda takes on the Prius Mar 21, 2009
Costing just shy of $20,000, the Honda Insight promises to let drivers respond to the two leading crises of the day: the environment and the recession. If the Insights introduction in Japan is any indication, Toyota Motor should be worried. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
More hybrids coming despite falling demand Mar 19, 2009
Dubbed the Prius-fighter because of its similar looks and performance, the Honda Insight hybrid is set to arrive on dealer lots in the next few weeks. In Hawai'i, the Honda Windward dealership is expecting to get delivery of the new Insight by the end of the month. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Electric Cars Charge Ahead Mar 15, 2009
converted his hybrid Honda Insight into a plug-in by adding a built-in battery charger and a mechanism that lets him control the electric motor. Related. (ABC News)
Honda Insight below $20,000 in US Mar 11, 2009
International Business. DETROIT: Honda Motor Co on Tuesday set the base price for its Insight hybrid at 10 per cent below the market-leading Prius hybrid made by larger rival Toyota Motor Corp.. (India Times)
Honda Insight hybrid price set below Prius Mar 11, 2009
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7 Ways to Cut Fuel Consumption With IT Mar 5, 2009
Honda its Eco Assist dashboard for the 2010 Honda Insight hybrid. The Insights dashboard has a crescent icon that changes color based on how fast the driver speeds up or slows down, glowing green when the driving is most fuel efficient, and turning blue as it becomes wasteful. (Salon)
19 Wing celebrates Canada's century of flight Feb 25, 2009
"Local events to celebrate the Centennial of Flight will include the annual heritage fair at the Comox Military Family Resource Centre, which this year will have a 100th year of flight sub-theme. The fair is held on April 18.The Snowbirds will flock back to the Valley this year and will be the centerpiece of a Centennial of Flight dinner that will also feature the Vintage Wings of Canada "Hawk One" Sabre aircraft and crew. Tickets for the April 25 event are already sold out but names can be... (Canada.com)
Honda puts affordability first Feb 25, 2009
The new Honda Insight has CO2 emissions of 101g/km and an official EU Combined fuel consumption of 64. 2mpg. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Insight to undercut Prius by 2k Feb 24, 2009
The new Honda Insight will go on sale in the UK at the beginning of April. George Barrow. (Autocar)
Honda Insight Revived, Goes On Sale in Japan Feb 20, 2009
Honda Insight Revived, Goes On Sale in Japan - Autorama ... The new Honda Insight is powered by a newly developed hybrid system, which not only includes Honda s proprietary Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) but also a 3-liter i-VTEC engine ... Honda Insight starts at JPY 18. (Autorama.in)
Fuel for discussion Feb 15, 2009
This year, manufacturers have more than two dozen hybrid models for sale - highlighted by the return of the Honda Insight, as well as gasoline-electric versions of the Saturn Vue, Cadillac Escalade, and Chevrolet Malibu. But before you trade in your Subaru Impreza or Volvo station wagon for a newer, greener model, auto specialists say there are a few things to consider. (Boston Globe)
Fish migrating to cooler waters, study says Feb 13, 2009
Climate changes could affect the distribution of ocean species, according to study. By 2050, large numbers of fish expected to migrate from tropical seas to cooler areas. (CNN -- Tech)
Fish called wander Feb 13, 2009
Fish migrating to cooler waters, study says - CNN.com. Fish migrating to cooler waters, study says. (CNN -- International)
Toyota Prius Feb 12, 2009
At the turn of the century, well before the eco-parade caught the auto makers by the horns, the Honda Insight became the first hybrid car to leave the highly isolated Japanese Domestic Market and introduce the world to mass-produced , economically viable hybridelectric powered vehicles ... After making a few rounds at recent auto shows, the second generation Honda Insight has finally arrived, and now sports 4 doors in a distinctive hatchback body style which seems take many of its styling cues... (India Times)
2009 Auto Show & Buyer's Guide Feb 11, 2009
From the fuel-sipping Honda Insight to the gorgeous Volvo XC60 to the peppy Kia Soul, there's something for car buyers of every stripe this year. THE SHOW It's that time again. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sales of hybrid cars suffer in recession Feb 8, 2009
Automakers are ready to roll out more new hybrids in spring: Honda Insight, Ford Fusion hybrid and a next-generation Prius. Slow hybrid demand near Insight's launch "is not a big deal," insists Honda spokesman Kurt Antonius. (USA Today -- Autos)
ASIMO Introduces the New Honda Insight Hybrid to Europe at the Geneva Motor Show Feb 8, 2009
Tokyo, Feb 5, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - ASIMO, Honda's advanced humanoid robot, will help launch the all new Insight Hybrid at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The new Insight, which will makes its European debut at the Show, has been designed to offer a practical five-seat family car at an affordable price with excellent fuel economy and low CO2 and other emissions. (JCN Network, Japan)
Which Used Cars are Worth the Most? Least? Feb 8, 2009
Toyota Tacoma Crew Cab Toyota Prius Hatchback MINI Cooper Hatchback Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab Porsche Carr 00002A92 era GT Convertible Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Honda CR-V SUV Honda Insight Hatchback Scion XA Hatchback Acura TSX Sedan. Lowest resale value for a 2004 model. (KWTX.com, TX)
Automakers aim for green nirvana Feb 7, 2009
The cars striking styling would, if it went into production, mark a dramatic departure from the purely wind tunnel-sculpted high-efficiency hybrids that weve seen in cars like the Prius and Honda Insight. The production Volts styling differs tremendously from that of the swoopy concept, much to the disappointment of many would-be customers, but designers of the Converj kept production constraints in mind when sketching the concept cars lines, according to GM vice chairman Bob Lutz. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Hondas Insight hybrid is a fuel miser Feb 7, 2009
The affordable 2010 Honda Insight hybrid is the first hybrid to offer drivers real value ... Bottom Line: 2010 Honda Insight ... Increasing interest in value should make the 2010 Honda Insight hybrid a popular choice, whenever people decide to start buying cars again. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Public invited to join 'Green Committee' Mar 15, 2008
He drives a Honda Insight, which a few years ago took second place in the former "Tour De Sol" fuel economy race that has since been discontinued. "I think there are so many different ideas," Waiveris said. (Windsor Journal, CT)
Lead still a contender for hybrid cars: industry Mar 5, 2008
Doe Run is a founding member of the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium and in the United Kingdom the consortium recently completed a 100,000-mile (160,000-km) test drive of a Honda Insight with lead-acid battery power. "This demonstrates that lead-acid is at least as durable as nickel metal hydride as well as more efficient and less expensive," Neil said. (Scientific American)
Legislators lay down law on good food Feb 22, 2008
"I drive a two-seater Honda Insight alternative-fuel car," Tatum-Dick, the legislative assistant for the Senate Labor and Insurance Committee and its chairman, Ralph Hudgens (R-Hull), said with a laugh. "I told Sen. Hudgens. He told me, 'Swing wide.' ". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rev Up Your Biz Fleet by Going 'Green' Jan 11, 2008
Plus, premium prices for hybrids are tumbling as they join the mainstream with no waiting lists, unlike the Honda Insight when it first came out in 2000 with several months' wait for delivery. Toyota's Prius carries no extra premium for its hybrid engine. (Entrepreneur)
Bob Gritzinger: A moment of clarity Nov 22, 2007
But the company's announcement at the show is highly significant in the same way that putting the Honda Insight hybrid on the road back in 1999 was a big deal. With FCX Clarity, Honda moves fuel-cell mobility from laboratory experiment to real-world functionality. (AutoWeek)
More Valley drivers becoming HOV-lane cheaters Oct 30, 2007
She drives a Honda Insight, a hybrid allowed in the HOV lane, and isn't particularly fond of drivers who break the rules. "It's against the law," she said. (AZCentral -- News)
Most fuel-efficient hybrids Oct 11, 2007
The Honda Insight--the car that pioneered the U.S. hybrid market--gets an industry topping 52 mpg. Although Honda discontinued the Insight late last year to make room for a new 2009 hybrid line, it may be worth picking up a 2006 model. (USA Today -- Money)
Miles of versatility in Escape Hybrid Sep 30, 2007
The pioneering Toyota Prius and Honda Insight did a lot to create that mindset. But there are other uses for the technology. (Boston Globe)
Ten fuel-saving tips from a hypermiler Sep 12, 2007
Gerdes traded in his Honda Insight for an Accord, which he sleeps in some nights to reduce his driving to and from work ... And while behind the wheel of a hybrid electric Honda Insight, he coaxed the vehicle into yielding an astonishing 180. (MSNBC -- Business)
How Honda is handling its case of Prius envy Aug 28, 2007
HONDA INSIGHT, 1999 TOYOTA PRIUS, 2003 HONDA CIVIC, 2005. EDITOR'S CHOICE. (MSNBC -- Business)
Which is Greener: The Prius or the Hummer? Aug 22, 2007
But hybrid advocates insist that the nickel-metal hydride batteries found in the Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and other hybrids contain far fewer pollutants than the lead-acid varieties used in traditional cars. And initial worries that hybrid batteries would need replacement every few years have not borne out; Toyota says the batteries should go for 150,000 miles, which they predict to be the cars life expectancy. (Quad-Cities Online)
A brighter shade of green Aug 21, 2007
ost of the cars on display were Toyota Prius models, but a Honda Insight, Civic and the new hybrid Toyota Camry added variety to the display ... ne particularly impressive statistic was known for the Honda Insight of 52. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Monday Profile: Jai Johnson: Put up the big green tent Aug 6, 2007
I was one of the first people in the area to drive a hybrid car, said Johnson, who bought a used Honda Insight in 2002. But my lifestyle is far from sustainable. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Hip, hip, CAFE! (63) Jul 5, 2007
I think the feebate idea is much better than the CAFE standard; I would be quite pleased to drive a Honda Insight while getting thousands of dollars a year in transfer payments from Hummer owners. -- djoelt1 [] Monday, July 2, 2007 08:20 PM. (Salon)
Click and Clack Talk Cars Jun 30, 2007
I m thinking about finding a cleaner car, but the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight are not options. How can I find not only the most fuel-efficient vehicles, but the ones that also spew the least amount of pollution. (Helena Independent Record)
Plug-in hybrid vehicles get a boost Jun 22, 2007
Plug-ins would not qualify for the $2,000 Clean Fuel Vehicle tax credit already available to buyers cars like the Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and other cars that have gasoline engines and electric motors operating on generator-charged batteries. Skeptics say plug-ins would harm the environment, arguing that sulfur dioxide and mercury emissions would increase with the additional burden on electric power plants. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Honda will quit making hybrid Accords Jun 5, 2007
Last year, Honda said it would stop making the slow-selling Honda Insight hybrid, but Honda is promising a new U.S. hybrid competitor in 2009. Honda's hybrid Civic has sold more than 153,000 since going on sale in 2001 in Japan, Europe and North America. (USA Today -- Money)
Making every drop of gas count May 31, 2007
Chuck Thomas, a 49-year-old computer programmer from Lewisville, Texas, milks his hybrid Honda Insight for about 75 miles per gallon, 10 more than the government estimate for the vehicle in mixed gas-and-electric driving. "I do as few accelerations and brakings as possible to get up to speed and maintain it," he said. (Albany Times Union)
Life in the slow lane May 30, 2007
" They almost exclusively drive hybrid vehicles, and their goal is simple: squeeze every mile they can out of each drop of gas.Some of their tips are a matter of common sense and could help any driver, especially now, with gas climbing past $3 a gallon: avoiding jackrabbit starts, using alternate routes to avoid stop-and-go traffic, anticipating lights and driving a bit more slowly.But those are just a start. Hypermilers slightly overinflate their tires to cut rolling resistance, seize every... (The Morning Star)
Every drop of gas counts when 'hypermilers' drive May 27, 2007
By contrast, Wayne Gerdes, a pal of Mitchells who lives in the northern suburbs, won this years Hybridfest mileage challenge in Wisconsin by averaging 181 mpg in a Honda Insight, gets 59 mpg from a stock Honda Accord, using tricks including turning off the engine and coasting without power-assisted steering or brakes. Then theres the different guy who fitted a fifth wheel to his Insight to boost mileage, Mitchell says, adding, Theres some guys who wear ice vests keep... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Electric Cars Apr 29, 2007
The smaller Honda Insight gets 70 miles per gallon overall, making it the highest-mileage car ever to hit the mass market -- ideal for today's. Hybrid technology also works on a larger scale. (Why Files)
More Arkansans buying alternative-fuel vehicles, researchers say Apr 24, 2007
Last year, the state saw a big increase in electric hybrids, such as the Toyota Prius and the Honda Insight, both of which average more than 55 miles per gallon. "With gas prices going to $3 a gallon, people really start hunting that 50- to 60-mile a gallon vehicle," said Steve Landers, who owns Landers Toyota in Little Rock. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Looking for an alternative? Apr 20, 2007
Luke and Charlotte Lundemo stand beside their hybrid cars, his Honda Insight and her Honda Civic, outside their business, the Computer Co-Op, on Old Canton Road in Jackson ... Ask Luke Lundemo about his 2003 Honda Insight, and he'll tell you he's saved $4,400 in gas money over his old minivan. (The Clarion-Ledger)
ForbesAutos: New models debut at Geneva auto show Mar 1, 2007
The company is tight-lipped about details of the concept, but it very well could be a successor to the Honda Insight, which was the firms most fuel-efficient hybrid from the time it was released in 1999 until production stopped in 2006. The new concept features a sportier design than the Insight, with a wheels-out-to-the-corners stance, aggressively cut rear fender lines and large, exposed wheels. (MSNBC -- Business)
Hybrid owners denied access to carpool 'OK' stickers Feb 27, 2007
The cars that qualified, based on tailpipe emissions and fuel economy of at least 45 miles per gallon, are the Honda Civic hybrid from 2003-07, Toyota Prius from 2001-07 and Honda Insight from 2000-04. Dealers selling other hybrids complained Toyota and Honda dealers gained a government-backed competitive advantage. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Carpool-lane issue affects few but creates passionate debate Feb 26, 2007
" Hybrid owners wrote as well, including those who question why Napolitano chose only Toyota Prius, Honda Civic and Honda Insight as eligible for HOV. One driver with a Toyota Camry hybrid vowed to fight the rule. Other hybrid drivers see the new edict as a vindication. "I have sat the past year and a half in my Prius watching these vehicles blow by me in the HOV lane," wrote Tom Singleton. "Now the state has finally come to its senses and acknowledged that a true alternate-fuel vehicle exists.... (AZCentral -- News)
Hybrids OK'd to use carpool lane in Ariz. Feb 12, 2007
It will permit the Honda Insight, Honda Civic Hybrid and Toyota Prius to use the 73 miles of high-occupancy vehicle lanes if owners get required new plates and special permits. Hybrid vehicles run on either gasoline or self-generated electricity. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Hybrids OK'd for HOV lanes Feb 10, 2007
The decision clears the way for the estimated 9,000 Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles in Arizona to use the carpool lanes with the proper plate. "We're using a variety of strategies to begin to clear the air in Arizona," Napolitano said in a statement. (AZCentral)
Napolitano gives OK to hybrids in carpool lanes Feb 10, 2007
Currently, that means three vehicles: Honda Insight, Honda Civic Hybrid and Toyota Prius ... The three hybrid vehicles that qualify for the HOV lane in AZ and their associated HWY MPG are as follows: Honda Insight: 56 (Auto), 66 (Manual) MPG HWY Honda Civic Hybrid: 51 MPG HWY Toyota Prius: 51 MPG HWY. (AZCentral -- News)
Honda Small Hybrid Sports Concept Feb 6, 2007
The first generation Honda Insight was the first gasoline-electric hybrid automobile to be sold in the United States. The tiny 2-seater weighed just 1,850 pounds, was powered by a 73HP 3-cylinder engine and achieved EPA mileage ratings of 60/66 MPG city/highway. (DailyTech)
No more carpool stickers for new hybrids Feb 5, 2007
Just three models meet those qualifications: the Toyota Prius, the Honda Civic hybrid and the now-discontinued Honda Insight. Buyers who have known about the looming cap have played a frantic game in the last month, obsessively calling the DMV to check on their applications and mailing forms in by express mail, sometimes twice, applicants said in interviews. (Los Angeles Times)
Hybrid vehicles gain popularity with legislators Jan 20, 2007
The stickers are issued based on gas mileage of the vehicle, and although there are many hybrid automobiles available to consumers, only the Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid and the discontinued Honda Insight hybrid currently qualify. That means out of 52 hybrid-driving lawmakers, only 17 would qualify for the carpool lane sticker. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Honda total sales up 3% from last year Jan 4, 2007
The company sold three of its Honda Insight hybrids, a drop from 42 a year ago. Sales of its Honda Ridgeline pickup truck dropped 29. (Columbus Business First, OH)
