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Looks like the Honda Accord PHEV just got another feather in its cap -- it received the KBB Best Resale Value title for plugin cars. According to the write up, after 36 months it retains 50% of its value and after 60 months it retains 40%. This is another validation that the Honda Accord PHEV is...

Here's a list of the Finalists vying for the 2014 Green Car of the Year award. The winner will be announced in November. • Audi A6 TDI. The 2014 A6 TDI model has a 240-horsepower, 3-liter, 6-cylinder clean diesel engine and all-wheel drive that is good for zero to 60 miles per hour in just 5.5...

I'm in CA as well & called PGE [Pacific Gas & Electric] company to see if I could get a favorable rate. They put me on a program called Electric Vehicle Rate (E9A) because I only charge using 110v at night majority of the time. I pay 0.16 - 0.17 cents per kWh after midnight. Like you, I didn't...

I have a feeling my car was one of the 1st deliveries, therefore probably had an old software because I purchased it mid-April.

Following Cobra's steps, I have a similar version plus: Program SH Flash 1.00.2115 HDD 1.00.2115 USB Disc IPL 3.200.228 DBOOT 4.017.120 HDD 4.009.028.1200 DSP ERATO...

Unfortunately, the Honda Service reps poorly communicated what was in the software upgrade, so I can't speak to exactly the reasoning. However, afterwards I did notice a bump in my EV mileage. Prior to the upgrade, I was getting a range of 12 - 14 EV miles and with the software upgrade, 14 - 16...

I originally thought there was a difference between the two in terms of type of service and price. But after I paid $53 for the oil change/tire rotation, my statement didn't show they did anything special to the car because it was a plug-in hybrid. Going forward, I'll take it to a regular oil...

I just had mine serviced for the 1st time at the Honda dealer. All they did to the car was an oil change & tire rotation. They also did a software update.

I drove my new PHEV from the Bay Area to LA and back. I was only able to charge twice when in LA and gassed up 1x on our way back to home. I plugged the car when I got home and to my surprise...I had 22 electric miles when I drove it the next day to work. I charged it again at work for my ride...

I've had mine for 5 weeks, am on my 3rd full tank and it has about 2500 miles on it. With the 10 gallon capacity, I get between 65 - 70 mpg. I use the "Trip computer" feature to keep track of my mpg.

One of the perks in buying this car is the ability to go on the carpool lanes & Bay Area bridges as a single occupant. After 2.5 weeks, my green stickers finally came in!

Thought I'd post an article entitled "Honda details development of powertrain components for Accord plug-in hybrid", check out the article below. It has a blurb on the 3 or 4 different modes. http://www.greencarcongress.com/2013/04 ... 30417.html So far, I leave it on HV mode because of my...

I've only had my plug-in less than 2 weeks & the odometer reads 800+ miles. I commute on avg 75 mile/per day & I know it was impossible for me to rack up 616 miles driving my first 5 days of owning this car. For perspective, SF to LA is roughly 500 miles. I brought the car back to the dealer...

I have the white one. It gives a quiet, smooth and luxurious ride. Things I love about my plug-in: Option to plug into 110 or 220 volts Has a mean looking front & doesn't look whimpy Heated seats including the back seats Standard GPS/Bluetooth connectivity Side & back cameras Things I wish...

I just bought mine too. I used an auto broker to find mine here in Northern CA & he found mine after more than a week of research. Because there were only about 40 initially released, be prepared to pay sticker or above asking. I heard a few dealers were marking it up $5k-$10K higher. I'm a...