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Honda’s environmental activities in North America for the past year have been detailed in a new report, the 2016 North American Environmental Report (NAER). In an effort to help reduce emissions and promote better business practices for the environment, Honda has pledged its continued support of the goal to halve total CO2 emissions from its products and operations globally by 2050. "From an environmental perspective, we are aggressively pursuing innovations that will help reduce CO2 emissions, which is society's most pressing environmental challenge," said Toshiaki Mikoshiba, president & CEO of Honda North America, Inc. "We are pursuing environmental innovation across all aspects of our business with a strong focus on improving efficiency at every stage of the product life cycle.” The 51-page report also features Honda’s stance on public policies as they pertain to energy usage and development of alternate-fuel vehicles and technologies. Some of the highlights of the report include a continued expansion of the reduction of the use of hazardous materials, increased its support of CNG-fueled trucks used on local transportation routes, a decrease of 10% in CO2 emissions in the production of automobiles, and a decrease in the waste sent to landfills from its 12 U.S. parts warehousing and distribution centers by 20 percent last year. "Honda Reports on Its Environmental Performance and Progress in North America." Honda Newsroom. Honda, 7 Nov. 2016. Web. 08 Nov. 2016.

Automotive enthusiasts and environmentalists alike can now rejoice, thanks to the return of the 49-mpg Honda Accord Hybrid! Honda has announced that after its hiatus in 2016, the Accord Hybrid will be back for 2017. It seems that the 2017 model won’t be missing anything either, from new front-end styling, and 49 estimated mpg, to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, there is no lack of bells and whistles! There will be plenty of power in the 2017 Accord Hybrid making all green gearheads happy. It boasts 212 total combined horsepower, generated by its 2.0-liter gasoline, four-cylinder engine, as well as the car's dual electric motor setup. Keep an eye here on the D’ELLA Honda of Glens Falls blog. We will let you know when there is more information on this new model and when you get set it on our lot!

The all-new 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid will be launching this spring and the brand is already anticipating that sales for this new model will be more than double their previous record of 14,000 units which was achieved back in 2014. This newest version has been completely updated in terms of efficiency, style, and performance, a winning combination that is sure to garner some significant attention. The 2017 Accord Hybrid will be powered by a second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain that offers three driving modes, EV Drive, Hybrid Drive, and Engine Drive. Additionally, this system offers best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49 MPG city/ 47 MPG highway*. In terms of style upgrades, this model now offers 13.5 cu.-ft of trunk space, a special aluminum hood and wheels, "Hybrid" exterior badging, blue highlighted LED headlights, and Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. The three trim level options on the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid will be the Hybrid, Hybrid EX-L, and Hybrid Touring. Some standard features on all trims include remote engine start, a wide-angle rearview camera, and Honda Sensing™, which comes with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM). Features available on the higher trim levels include front and rear parking sensors, a 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® compatibility, and heated rear seats. "The new Honda Accord Hybrid is the ultimate Accord – the most refined, technologically sophisticated and, of course, most fuel efficient in the lineup," said John Mendel, Executive Vice President of the American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "With Accord already America's most popular car three years running and the best-selling midsize car to younger buyers, we think this new hybrid model will add considerable momentum for the Honda brand." "The Best Gets Better: More Powerful, Fuel Efficient and Technologically Advanced 2017 Accord Hybrid Launching This Spring." Honda Media Newsroom. N.p., 21 Apr. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hondanews.com%2Freleases%2Fthe-best-gets-better-more-powerful-fuel-efficient-and-technologically-advanced-2017-accord-hybrid-launching-this-spring%3Fpage%3D2>.