Honda released details of its new Accord Plug-in Hybrid this week, following a press drive a few weeks ago. This new hybrid is based on Honda's 2013 redesigned Accord sedan, but as a 2014 model year vehicle. I was interested in the Plug-in Hybrid during the press drive, but what had me more excited was the prospect of a an Accord Hybrid without the plug-in capability. Plug-ins have their advantages, but with the Accord version you are only going to get about 10 miles of EV range, while losing a bit of trunk space. The upcoming Accord Hybrid will work more like the Prius, with very limited EV capability, but should still get excellent fuel economy. It also represents an exciting new chapter in Honda's hybrid development, using a new system that looks even more advanced than Toyota's. Trouble viewing this email? Read it online.

September 07, 2012

CNET Car Tech

First Look: Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid

Honda released details of its new Accord Plug-in Hybrid this week, following a press drive a few weeks ago. This new hybrid is based on Honda's 2013 redesigned Accord sedan, but as a 2014 model year vehicle. I was interested in the Plug-in Hybrid during the press drive, but what had me more excited was the prospect of a an Accord Hybrid without the plug-in capability. Plug-ins have their advantages, but with the Accord version you are only going to get about 10 miles of EV range, while losing a bit of trunk space. The upcoming Accord Hybrid will work more like the Prius, with very limited EV capability, but should still get excellent fuel economy. It also represents an exciting new chapter in Honda's hybrid development, using a new system that looks even more advanced than Toyota's.
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