• Prologue earns best-in-class standard EPA range rating of 296 miles on a full charge
• First all-electric Honda SUV complements award-winning SUV lineup 

TORRANCE, Calif., January 25, 2024 – The all-new 2024 Honda Prologue, the first all-electric Honda SUV, will begin arriving in Honda dealerships in March, boasting a 296 mile EPA range rating, the highest standard driving range rating in its class. The spacious and adventure-ready Prologue promises to advance the electrification strategies of Honda with its top-of-class standard and available tech features and comprehensive charging solutions to instill confidence in new EV buyers.

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During the frigid winter months, becoming trapped in the middle of deep snow or on a stretch of slippery ice is not uncommon. If you are trying to figure out how to get unstuck from snow, these tips and tricks can help you get your car free in no time.

Know what not to do
When you are trying to figure out how to get a car unstuck from snow, there are a few things you should never do:
Don’t lose your cool: Losing your temper won’t make you get out of your predicament any faster, so it’s always best to remain calm.
Don’t floor the gas pedal: This will only make it more difficult to escape by digging your tires deeper into the snow. It could also cause your tires to burn up, wear on your CV or U joints in the axle or driveshaft, or give you potential transmission problems.
Don’t start the engine without clearing your tailpipe first: Carbon monoxide can build up inside your vehicle if the exhaust pipe is blocked.
Don’t lose sight of your car’s pathway out of the snow: To avoid becoming stuck again or hurtling toward something like a tree or another car, you’ll want to make sure the path back to more stable ground is clear of deep snow.
Don’t go at it alone: It’s always best to recruit assistance from others whenever possible. Extra eyes and helping hands will save you more time than going at it alone.
Once you’re out of the rut, don’t take off like a stunt person in your car: Drive smooth and steady — you don’t want to accidentally drive off into another batch of deep snow or another object.

Clear the snow and ice around your car
First and foremost, you’ll want to remove any ice and snow from around your tires using a shovel. This will give your car room to move back and forth. This step also gives you the chance to examine your car’s undercarriage for any snow that might be impeding its movement.

Turn off traction control
Traction control is a feature that can help you keep control of your vehicle if you hit ice on the road but leaving it on while stuck in snow is a different story. Turning it off will allow your car’s wheels to spin, which can sometimes help you get your vehicle out of snow.

Rock the vehicle
Rocking your vehicle can help give your tires enough traction and momentum to get out of the snow. The key here is to get your wheel up on a higher position on the rut you’re stuck in to build up enough momentum to drive out of it.

Get better traction
If you’re still spinning, add some traction under your wheels. A few options include: tire chains, block of wood, plastic grate, vehicle’s floor mats, cardboard, sand, gravel, cat litter (non-clumping)

Get others to help you push
If you have other people in your car or Good Samaritans who can help, physically pushing your car out of the snow can be an easy solution.

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Not until the 1840s did we get the first mass-produced valentines.
People started exchanging cards and handwritten letters to both lovers and friends during the 17th century, but it was in the 1840s that the first Valentine’s Day cards were mass-produced in the U.S., sold by Esther A. Howland. Known as the “Mother of the American Valentine,” Howland is credited with commercializing Valentine’s Day cards in America, and she is remembered for her elaborate, crafty cards made with lace and ribbons.

The tradition of giving Valentine’s Day flowers dates back to the 17th century.
Giving red roses may be an obvious romantic gesture today, but it wasn’t until the late 17th century that giving flowers became a popular custom. In fact, the practice can be traced back to when King Charles II of Sweden learned the “language of flowers” — which pairs different flowers with specific meanings — on a trip to Persia, and subsequently introduced the tradition to Europe. The act of giving flowers then became a popular trend during the Victorian Era — including on Valentine’s Day — with red roses symbolizing deep love.

Nearly 250 million roses are grown in preparation for Valentine’s Day each year.
There is a science to ensuring that there are enough fresh roses to go around when it comes to February 14/ In an effort to provide the flowers for the holiday, countries including Ecuador, Kenya, or Colombia ship the roses to the U.S., since they do not grow in the colder temperatures we experience in February.

Americans send 145 million Valentine’s Day cards each year.
According to Hallmark, a whopping 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged every February 14 (and that’s not even including all those kids’ valentines exchanged in classrooms!). This makes Valentine’s Day the second biggest holiday for exchanging greeting cards, after Christmas. And how sweet: Teachers receive the most Valentine’s Day cards annually, followed by children, mothers and wives. Needless to say, we’ve come along way from 1913, which was when Hallmark Cards produced their first Valentine’s card.

And they also spend millions of dollars on gifts for their pets.
Hey, furry friends need love, too! In fact, around 27.6 million American households gave Valentine’s Day presents to their pet dogs in 2020, and more than 17.1 million picked up gifts for their cats. All in all, American households spent an estimated $751.3 million on gifts for their pets on Valentine’s Day.

Candy is the most popular gift to give.
According to the National Retail Federation, most people will give candy and greeting cards to their loves, although many will also spend money on flowers, gift cards and clothing. But the biggest expenses are jewelry and activities. “Americans plan to spend more than $5.5 billion on jewelry and nearly $4.4 billion on a special evening out,” the site said.

The first heart-shaped box of chocolates was introduced in 1861.
It was created by Richard Cadbury, son of Cadbury founder John Cadbury, who started packaging chocolates in fancy boxes to increase sales. He introduced the first heart-shaped box of chocolates for V-Day in 1861, and today, more than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are sold each year. That’s 58 million pounds of chocolate!