Civic Hybrid tests Honda's new strategy

Honda Motor Co. has yet to prove that it can have a successful hybrid despite being the first automaker to sell an electric-gasoline vehicle in the U.S. Its redesigned Civic Hybrid that was launched last April 20 will be the first test of whether the company’s new strategy of utilizing lithium ion batteries, and two-motor systems later on can
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vdiv - 6/8/2011 9:15:26 PM

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Assuming gas prices will hover at or below $4/gal. this car will be a flop. The electric drivetrain is still underpowered, it still lacks a recharging plug, it is grossly unappealing, and competition in the hybrid and EV market is heating up. It's sad that Honda missed 10 years while chasing the hydrogen pipe dream instead of sticking with the hybrids and giving Toyota some run for their money.