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2010 Honda Insight LX

The 2010 Honda Insight LX is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan that achieves 40-mpg in the city and 43-mpg on the highway.

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The Green Rating is a 1-100 score indicating a vehicle's environmental friendliness. Learn more

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Most everyone agrees that the next big leap in hybrids-the capacity to plug in to the grid and run mostly on electricity-will be expensive.

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Hybrid Electric

Gasoline engine + electric motor = greater efficiency

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Ethanol

Flex-fuel cars run on 85% ethanol (e-85) or gasoline.

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Diesel Biodiesel

Biodiesel is an alternative fuel used in diesel engines.

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Natural Gas

Compressed Natural Gas burns cleaner than gasoline.

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Upcoming

Some day you might drive an electric, fuel cell, or hydrogen car.

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Gas mileage impact calculator

Compare cars’ gas costs and environmental emissions, customized for the number of miles you drive.
Federal and state purchasing incentives

Learn about possible tax credits, HOV lane use, and other benefits on both the state and federal levels.
Alternative fuel gas station locator at U.S. Department of Energy

Locate an ethanol, biodiesel, CNG, or other alternative fuel station near you.

Hybrid - Electric Myth #6

Hybrids are small and underpowered.

Find out the truth about this and other hybrid - electric myths.

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