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Someone in Honda's PR department was thinking this morning.


That's evident from the smart press release the automaker issued today, which states that Honda offers nine models - from the Insight hybrid to the Ridgeline pickup - that can qualify for a cash-for-clunkers voucher.


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The '09 Civic EX-L is good for a voucher.
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The federal Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 - the cash-for-clunkers program - enacted Wednesday provides up to $4,500 to consumers who trade in their current eligible vehicle for one that achieves greater fuel economy. Program vouchers may be accepted at participating dealers as early as Monday.


The only vehicles in the Honda lineup that will not qualify for vouchers are the limited-production S2000 roadster, Accord V6 Coupe with manual transmission and the FCX Clarity fuel-cell vehicle, which is excluded by the federal program's lease limitations.


Cars need only achieve a combined EPA fuel-economy rating of 22 miles per gallon or more to qualify. In the Honda lineup, these would include the 2009 Fit (all models), the 2010 Insight (all models), 2009 Civic (all models), and the 2009 Accord (all models except the V6 Coupe with manual transmission).


Light trucks need only a combined EPA fuel-economy rating of 18 mpg or more to be eligible. In the Honda lineup, they include the 2009 CR-V (all models), 2009 Element (all models), the 2009-2010 Pilot (all models), and the 2009-2010 Odyssey (all models).
 
A pickup truck can meet the "large light-duty truck" requirements with a combined rating of 17 mpg if its wheelbase is greater than 115 inches and its gross vehicle weight rating is less than 8,500 pounds. All models of the 2009 Ridgeline meet those requirements.


We intend to post a list containing all of the eligible models, not just Honda's, in the days to come. Further information about the federal program can be found on the U.S. Department of Transportation's Website.

Tags: Emissions, Fuel Economy, Honda, Tax Incentives, Honda Accord, Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle, Honda Fit, Honda Insight, Honda Odessey, Honda Ridgeline

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Nearly Every Honda Model Meets Cash-for-Clunkers Voucher Requirements was originally published by Green Car Advisor. Read the full story by clicking here.