The Low Down On Green Living
March 4th, 2009
New Green Car Guide: Consumer Reports on Saving Money, Fuel
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With the money Detroit got recently, will we finally be able to expect hot green cars from U.S. carmakers soon? Hopefully, but for now, the Toyota Prius is still king. In Consumer Report’s 2009 auto issue, the Prius got the green car top pick nod — for the 6th year in a row.
“The base model’s 44 overall mpg is the best we’ve measured in any five-passenger car,” opines Consumer Reports, which made its top picks based on 3 main criteria — road tests, reliability, and safety — as well as eco-reasons for the green car category.
But lest you lose interest, thinking nothing new’s happening in the green car world, rest assured that the Consumer Reports issue does offer other useful eco info. For one, the “Best in class: Fuel-efficient vehicles” guide highlights six vehicles — from budget cars to minivans — that offer the best miles per gallon value for your needs.
Plus, the New Car Preview gives us a look at some hybrid and electric models — including the Chevy Volt, which I feel I’ve been waiting for so long I’ll have a green heart attack if and when it actually hits showroom floors.
Last but not least is Consumer Report’s Green Car Guide, which goes beyond how you can save gas in your next car to focus on how you can save gas (and money) in the car you have now. You can also check out the handy spreadsheet that shows you fuel savings depending on your car’s MPG, an article on when best to downsize your car (presumably to a more eco-friendly model) to get the most bang out of your buck, and a video on money-saving hybrids.
After all, in this recession, going eco’s important, but saving money’s going to be at the forefront of people’s minds. This auto issue will help people address both to make the most eco-nomically sensible decisions.
For more on green cars, read our recent Green Auto News Roundup, our take on Green Cars and Mean Cars, and our coverage of the Detroit Auto Show.
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Chris
March 4th, 2009 at 10:39 am
I know there are a lot of car enthusiasts out there who really don’t like that thought, but the “greenest” way to drive is and will always be taking the train, using a bicycle or walking…
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March 4th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
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Ben
March 4th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
I wonder whether it is true that some green cars can run on water. I read something about this at http://cars.magazineperiodicals.com
There is a report in Indonesia newspaper last month saying that car cannot run on water. The man was sentenced for 1 year jail.
yoga DVD dude
March 5th, 2009 at 7:40 am
I am starting a project that will feature green cars. If anyone has a inside line on experimental cars in your neighborhood please contact me.
Steve
Brian Gorski
March 12th, 2009 at 7:38 am
I’m still bafled at why mini-van’s aren’t offered in Hybrid yet. Hybrids work better with city-driving, who does more city-driving than the proverbial soccer Mom?
Aside from which, for a family like mine (4 kids) won’t fit in a Prius!
(And before I get the guff here for having so many kids not being green, considering 5 of them were conceived while using birth-control methods, I don’t want to hear it.)
Brian Gorski
March 12th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Hehe, I meant 3 of them, sorry, typo.
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