Insight Hybrid

The Honda Insight was the very first gasoline-electric hybrid sold in the United States. It was named the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the two-seater class by the EPA. Furthermore, the Insight is the most fuel efficient car in America. This baby can go upto 670 miles before a refill.

Powered with a three cylinder engine, it has a brushless electric motor located on the crankshaft. While driving uphill, the electric motor provides additional power; during deceleration or a downhill drive, the motor acts as a generator and charges the batteries. As standard procedure, a computer controls how much power comes from the conventional gasoline engine and how much from the electric one.

Insight is built with an impressive technology. It combines various modern fuel saving technologies, advanced materials and a new engine design.

Here is a quick summary of the specifications.

Vehicle type	front-wheel drive, 2-person, 3-door coupe
Fuel consumption (hwy/city)	70/61 mpg
Acceleration (0-60 mph)	11 sec
Transmission	5 speed manual
Body construction	Aluminum alloy
Curb weight	1887 lbs.
Aerodynamic drag	0.25 cd
Price w/ AC	$20,080 US