The HondaLink family also includes HondaLink EV, specifically designed for the all-new Fit EV all-electric vehicle and the upcoming Accord Plug-In Hybrid.

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HondaLink EV will launch with the Fit EV, which will be available for lease in California and Oregon beginning on July 20, 2012.

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The competition is thickening on the plug-in front, with vehicles from Honda Fit EV, Nissan Leaf, CODA Sedan, Toyota RAV4 EV and Prius Plug-In making their appearance on showroom floors.

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All four of the aforementioned Prius models made the list along with three Hondas, the Civic Hybrid, Insight and the Fit EV (which is, unfortunately, is only sold in a few California metro areas).

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Going solar accelerates the return on investment for drivers of cars like the Honda Fit EV, the electric version of its popular subcompact, and owners also get to zero out their carbon emissions by fueling from the sun.

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