Rush hour in California is a little more intense than around the Greenville, Easley, and Greer area but we can still understand how frustrating bumper to bumper traffic can be. In the Golden State, high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes give carpoolers basically a "Get Out of Jail Free" card but drivers of four new Honda vehicles will have access to the faster paced path too, with or without passengers.
If you're behind the wheel of a Honda Fit EV, Accord Plug-In, Civic Natural Gas, or a FCX Clarity, you are eligible for single-occupant access to California's HOV lanes.
Why the special treatment? See it as repayment for these Honda vehicles' special treatment towards the environment. All four cars generate little to no tailpipe emissions and encourage reduced fuel consumption and costs.
Care for a re-cap on these eco-friendly Honda models?
- Honda Fit EV: The zero emission vehicle is all-electric and has a 3-mode drive system.
- Honda Accord Plug-In: One of most fuel-efficient cars in the U.S. features an efficient hybrid powertrain.
- Honda Civic Natural Gas: Runs on compressed natural gas (CNG) and receives about 190 miles per tank-- more than a commute's worth!
- Honda FCX Clarity: The fuel cell-powered electric vehicle can be filled up in minutes at a hydrogen station. It's currently only available in southern California, but could make its way across America soon enough.
On top of these great features, California drivers can now save significant commuting and driving time as well! Seems like a win-win situation to us.
Although this advantage is exclusive to the green drivers on the west coast, places across the country are making changes to benefit those who are benefitting our environment. Get onboard and check out our eco-options here at Piedmont Honda located on 4011 Clemson Boulevard in Anderson, South Carolina. With budding perks, great fuel economy and loan or lease options, it pays to go green.
