Fuel Efficient Vehicles
by Jennifer Lefebvre
If you are in the market for a new vehicle, why not consider a more fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly vehicle? In the past, hybrid vehicles tended to cost more and many people did not feel the savings up front equaled the fuel savings over the life of the vehicle. However, costs are coming down and many of these vehicles are even affordable, starting well below $20,000. There is no question that vehicles have enhanced the quality of our lives since their inception. However, the increased use of gasoline by our ever-growing and ever-mobile population has added contaminants to our environment that have now affected our air quality. Vehicles contribute some of the most significant greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution (25 percent of total GHG pollution).
In addition to fuel-efficient vehicles, electronic vehicles (EVs) are one of the cleanest means of transportation that is currently available. Many consumers and organizations have chosen to purchase these types of vehicles to help lower their greenhouse gas emissions. American Public University System (APUS) currently has two EVs which the organization uses in its Charles Town, West Virginia location. If you or your organization is in the market for an electric vehicle, you may find our recent blog article helpful in making your decision.
I recently found two very credible articles which highlight the most affordable and best choices for fuel efficient vehicles in 2010. I encourage you to take a look at these articles for additional information:
The Daily Green.com: The 7 Most Affordable Fuel Efficient Cars of 2010
CNNMoney.com: The 12 Greenest Cars of 2010
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