Available in select California and Oregon dealerships, the 2017 Honda Clarity Electric is now available. Honda is offering new-car-seekers a competitive $269 a month lease. Consumers should note that figure does not include tax. This lease includes 20,000 miles annually and 24/7 roadside assistance.

Our favorite Japanese automaker is always working on new technologies to make our rides even more efficient than before, and a recent patent from them has gotten all of us really excited! We found out that Honda has plans to make an 11-speed transmission that should put the competition to shame.

Technology is always advancing, whether from want or need, and the same is true with the technology used to create the vehicles you see on the road today. Hybrid vehicles are becoming more and more popular but their engines have always used rare-earth metals in their production. As China produces 90% of rare-earth metals and their demand is expected to go up 14% every year, Honda knew they needed to break their reliance on the materials.

There's a lot to love about the Honda Civic. Many people choose it for its affordable price tag and sleek style, but there is so much more to it than that. You can hear about one of the many things that those of us at Crest Honda love about the Civic in the video below.

As you can see, this vehicle also offers impressive efficiency. It even helps you maximize that efficiency with the help of features like Eco Assist and the ECON button; the Civic works with you to help save money and go easy on the environment…