Nik J Miles

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 A sporty Green 2-passenger Coupe 

Honda has added yet another efficient “green” vehicle to its hybrid lineup, but this time in a sleek two-passenger coupe design with quick, sporty handling that will fall into the gasoline-electric hybrid segment. The exterior is both stylish and athletic in appearance, with a highly exaggerated wedge-like form. The stance is low and exceptionally wide, given its overall size. The sporting body rides on a lightweight, rigid platform with a wide track, short wheelbase and performance oriented suspension componentry. The roofline is progressively raked, and tapers off to a sharply truncated tail section that sports a signature Honda design feature in the form of a split – level rear glass hatch, reminiscent of earlier models, such as the CRX. The exterior form is curvaceous and definitively sculpted, with deeply drawn body panels and fenders that convey strength and solidity, while the sheet metal provides a high-tension effect, as though the metal was stretched and pulled tightly over the exterior framework. The uniquely curved windshield design offers a wraparound appearance. Two trim levels are available: the base model CR-Z and CR-Z EX. 

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As the summer season gets underway, millions of Americans will have “Wash the Car” on their weekend to-do lists.  Before you pull out the buckets, sponges, soaps and sprayers, Ford Motor Company has a few tips for making your car clean and your car wash green.

Turf Job:  When washing your car at home, take the chore off the driveway and on to your lawn.  Not only will you get your car clean, but you will water the grass as well.

Save it When You Spray It:  Americans waste gallons of water by leaving their hoses on during car washes. Before you make your vehicle squeaky clean, buy a water-saving hose nozzle to shut off the flow of water when you aren’t spraying your car.
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that the U.S. uses about 150 billion gallons of gasoline annually. If every driver practiced eco-driving techniques, which can result in an EPA-estimated 15 percent benefit in fuel economy, more than 22 billion gallons of gas would be saved. Eco-driving techniques tested by Ford showed that motorists coached in eco-driving can significantly improve the fuel economy performance of their vehicles. Here are simple tips that any driver can use:

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