Big Island Honda - Kona

People were skeptical about whether the Honda Civic Hybrid could beat out its hybrid car competition and produce over 40 miles to the gallon. Not only did it achieve this, it did better and received 50 MPG on the test course and during more conservative trial runs.

Now that a real world driving test was completed, and while stopping and going at speeds of 60-65 mph, the car still reached its miles per gallon goal.

One test had a Honda Civic Hybrid traveling down the roads of Southern California at more than 75 miles per hour! The car was still…

Once again, Honda has achieved an award for their contribution to the green auto industry. After decades of producing solid and environmentally friendly automobiles to customers world wide - the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has noticed Honda for having the highest amount of fuel efficient cars.

Honda Civic's journey began in the 1970's - Honda produced a line of two-cylinder engines to help cope with the global fuel shortage crisis. Those engines were rated at up to 50 miles per gallon.

The first-generation Honda Insight from around the same time was equipped with such a powerplant, this particular Honda…