New Honda Accord

LX-S

     190-hp, 2.4-liter, i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine
     Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System
     Double Wishbone Front Suspension
     Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension
     17-Inch Alloy Wheels
     Projector-Beam Halogen Headlights
     Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration
     Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio
     and Cruise Controls
     160-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Audio System
     USB Audio Interface[2]
     Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control[3]
     Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
     Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
     Front Side Airbags
     Side Curtain Airbags
     Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)[4]
     Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
     Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints

•  MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $750.00 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
•  The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files. Some USB devices with security software and digital rights-protected files may not work. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
•  VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle’s course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.
•  For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
•  The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.
•  XM services require a subscription after 90-day trial period. Subscriptions governed by XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. If you decide to continue your XM service at the end of your complimentary trial, the plan you choose will automatically be renewed and you will be billed at then-current rates unless you call 1-800-967-2346 to cancel. Fees and programming subject to change. Available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C.
•  The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ is available on EX-L models in the United States, except Alaska. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
•  HomeLink and the HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Johnson Controls®.

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TOYOTA Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHV)

Overview

Everyone's buzzing about Plug-in Cars. So what's Toyota up to? The Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (Prius PHV). Based on the 3rd generation Prius, Prius PHV combines the proven practicality of Hybrid Synergy Drive® with compact, lightweight lithium-ion batteries to extend its fully electric driving range.

What are the advantages of Prius PHV?
    * The best of both worlds: electric-only driving for a maximum of approximately 13 miles, plus an anticipated 50 MPG-rated hybrid driving that totally eliminates range anxiety.
    * Full recharging from a standard 110V household electric outlet in only 3 hours.
    * The proven reliability of Prius HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive®).

    * The best of both worlds: electric-only driving for a maximum of approximately 13 miles, plus an anticipated 50 MPG-rated hybrid driving that totally eliminates range anxiety.
    * Full recharging from a standard 110V household electric outlet in only 3 hours.
    * The proven reliability of Prius HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive®).

And now for the question on everyone's mind—timing. Prius PHV is expected to launch in 2012. How much? The price hasn't been set. Visit the upcoming vehicles page on toyota.com to receive news and updates on Prius PHV

Battery

The idea of battery-powered cars is cool. But in reality, the weight, size, cost and durability of the large capacity batteries required to fully power Electric Vehicles (EV) are critical issues that aren't fully solved. Toyota's answer? Small lithium-ion battery packs that complement the proven Prius hybrid-electric power train.

Range

With a fully charged battery, Prius PHV can travel a maximum of approximately 13 miles in EV mode. Range will vary based on a variety of conditions and driving styles.
On electric-only power, Prius PHV can accelerate up to approximately 60 mph. Once the EV-mode charge is depleted, it resumes normal, full-hybrid mode and operates like a regular Prius. So Prius PHV drivers will experience the same useful and reliable range that Prius drivers have come to expect.Wouldn't a bigger battery mean greater EV range? In theory, yes. But Toyota believes many Prius drivers don't want or need the trade-off in added weight, costs and charging time. Through ongoing research, including the Prius PHV demonstration program (see below), Toyota will be able to plan future PHV and Electric Vehicles to suit an even wider group of drivers.

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