PRLog (Press Release) – May 18, 2011 – Wi 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible th gas prices as high as ever, everyone is looking for ways to get the most out of a gallon of gasoline. One group of people is taking this concept to the extreme and is partaking in something called hypermiling. If you've never heard of this practice, your Westport Honda dealer is here to fill you in and to also report on one of our very own models which has stood out amongst the competition.
Hypermiling is a relatively new word, coined in 2004 by Wayne Gerdes and officially recognized by the New Oxford American dictionary in 2008 when it was selected as the "Word of the Year," and it refers to the act of driving using techniques that maximize fuel economy. It is based on the logic that how you drive your car affects your fuel economy as much as what you drive. Those who practice this style of driving are dubbed 'hypermilers' and they often seek to push their gas tanks to the limit and achieve hyprmileage by exceeding EPA ratings for a vehicle's mil goverment technology es-per-gallon.
Recently, aficionados put the 2012 Honda Civic hybrid to the test and were able to achieve some impressive results! While the Civic hybrid is officially reported to earn 44 miles per gallon city/highway/combined, editors at the Hybrid Cars website managed to get 68.7 miles per gallon on a ten-mile test course!
Helping the hybrid earn these figures are features such as a tauter body and more aerodynamic ho ni ssan GTR specification neycomb grill, a raked windshield, five-spoke alloy wheels, and a high-performing 1.5 liter, 8-valve, SOHC i-VTEC engine. There is also the ECO Assist feature which helps drivers monitor their driving techniques. The 2012 Civic hybrid will start at $24,050 and will be available at your local Westport Honda dealer soon. To learn more about the 2012 Honda Civic hybrid, stop in to Honda of Danbury.
About Honda of Danbury:
Honda raising chickens of Danbury, located in Danbury, CT, is a leading automotive 1086274749 dealer of new and used vehicles. At this Westport Honda dealership, customer satisfaction is our number one goal. Whether you're shopping for a 2012 Honda Civic, CR-Z or a Honda Odyssey, we can accommodate you.
Honda of Danbury 102 Federal Road Danbury CT 06810 Ph: 800-717-7000 http://www.hondaofdanbury.com/
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