After selling approximately 1,500 natural-gas civics each year (primarily to governmental fleets and some individuals in four states), Honda will now be offering it nationwide. That's right, starting this year travelers and commuters in all 50 states will see a natural-gas version of Honda Motor Co.'s new Civic Sedan - the Civic GX - cruising down the streets.
Another more environmentally friendly choice for consumers, the natural-gas-powered Honda Civic GX produces less emissions than it traditional counterparts, and 98 percent of the natural gas used in the U.S. comes from North America.
The tricky thing is that there are only about 1,000 natural gas fueling stations in the U.S. As such, Honda is also releasing a gas-electric hybrid version of the Civic, which promises the innovative use of lithium-ion batteries. However, it stands to reason that as demand for natural gas fueling stations increases, so too will availability.
Honda Civic GX At a Glance
- Advanced Technology Partial-Zero-Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV)- Fueled by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for nearly zero emissions
- HOV lane access in many states
- 113-horsepower (hp), 1.8-liter, 16-valve SOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine
- Aerodynamic exterior
- Distinctive six-sided grill
- Two-tier instrument panel
- MPS/Windows Media Audio (WMA) playback capability
Honda Civic GX Accolades
For seven consecutive years, the Honda Civic GX NGV has been named the "Greenest Vehicle" by the American Council for and Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The natural-gas-powered Civic even beat out the Toyota Prius, for first place. In addition, three other Honda vehicles also made the list.
It should also be noted that Honda has been recognized as the country's Greenest Automaker by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), for the fifth time in a row.Get more info at DCH Honda of Temecula - 26755 Ynez Road - Temecula, CA 92591.
