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Honda Civic Hybrid Getting 60+ MPG In Europe
2013-05-20 05:55:46| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
The 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid doesnt get the kind of attention in the hybrid market that others are getting such as Ford and Toyota but the Civic Hybrid is getting 44 mpg combined and sells for a very competitive price. In Europe, things are a bit different its a five-door hatchback rather than a four-door sedan like it is in the States. The styling is more space age. And one other difference the diesel engine versions has the potential to get 60 mpg. Honda says it gets 65.3 mpg for the 1.6L four cylinder diesel Civic. Green Car Reports did more than 900 miles of mostly highway driving in the UK with a bit of traffic congestion; trip computer figure of 74.5 mpg in imperial gallons translates to 62 mpg US. Civic competes in US and Europe in the compact class against rivals such as Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. Honda does also offer a 2.2-liter diesel model with more performance and slightly less economy, so diesel buyers aren't stuck with a lower-powered model. There are a few reasons why this car wont reach US shores. The Article Honda Civic Hybrid Getting 60+ MPG In Europe appeared first on Automotive Digest.
Rising Temperatures in Europe Leave Ducks Grounded
2013-05-19 23:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate News Network: Most birds are acutely sensitive to changes in temperature. Scientists now say that changes in climate and warmer temperatures in parts of Europe have resulted in the migration patterns of certain birds being radically altered. A study looking at the migration patterns of three species of duck -- the goldeneye, goosander and tufted duck -- has found there has been a sharp decrease in the number of birds migrating south. Birds like this female goosander are migrating much less than before due...
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April new car sales in Europe post gain for first time since Sep 2011 due to two more working days
2013-05-19 16:59:06| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
In April, sales of new passenger cars in Europe grew for the first time since September 2011, according to figures from the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers .
April new car sales in Europe post gain for first time since Sep 2011 due to two more working days
2013-05-18 14:30:14| Green Car Congress
VIDEO: Europe on road to more austere measures?
2013-05-17 15:50:53| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Europe's GDP shrank by 0.2% in the first three months of this year as politicians debate whether to carry on with austerity plans or to change course.
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