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02-19-2009, 08:17 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Canadian_Flag.jpg In the end it’s the public who wins by having more choice than ever when it comes to energy-conscious cars. (http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/live/article/183773)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/615/2010_Honda_Insight_Headline_pic.jpgMark Atkinson – Metro News (metronews.ca) – Feb. 18, 2009
2010 Honda Insight-II – 41 mpgUS combined.
And again, it all depends on the price. -- Ed.
Perhaps the best introductions in keeping with the 2009 Canadian International Auto Show’s The New Era theme were those of Honda and Toyota, who both revealed the latest versions of their hybrid-electric sedans to great fanfare.
Both automakers have a long history of hybrid technology, but while Toyota currently gets the “green” vibe from the public, it was actually Honda who first introduced North America to hybrid propulsion with the original Insight in 2000...
Toyota was justifiably confident during the new Prius’ introduction in Toronto.
“Many companies have been talking about their plans to deliver the car of the future, and Canadians will see many promising future technologies at the Canadian International Auto Show this week. With the new Prius, however, we are telling Canadians they can have the car of the future right now ... this spring, when it goes on sale across Canada,” noted Stephen Beatty, managing director of Toyota Canada… http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/live/article/183773
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/615/2010_Honda_Insight_Headline_pic.jpgMark Atkinson – Metro News (metronews.ca) – Feb. 18, 2009
2010 Honda Insight-II – 41 mpgUS combined.
And again, it all depends on the price. -- Ed.
Perhaps the best introductions in keeping with the 2009 Canadian International Auto Show’s The New Era theme were those of Honda and Toyota, who both revealed the latest versions of their hybrid-electric sedans to great fanfare.
Both automakers have a long history of hybrid technology, but while Toyota currently gets the “green” vibe from the public, it was actually Honda who first introduced North America to hybrid propulsion with the original Insight in 2000...
Toyota was justifiably confident during the new Prius’ introduction in Toronto.
“Many companies have been talking about their plans to deliver the car of the future, and Canadians will see many promising future technologies at the Canadian International Auto Show this week. With the new Prius, however, we are telling Canadians they can have the car of the future right now ... this spring, when it goes on sale across Canada,” noted Stephen Beatty, managing director of Toyota Canada… http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/live/article/183773