A new report from MSNBC reveals which vehicles boast the best fuel-efficiency. It’s a useful listing as summer nears and gas prices top $4 and even $5 per gallon. Placing fifth in the report is the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, which scores 44 miles per gallon and an estimated fuel cost per year of just $1,268. The vehicle is actually available in about seven different models, starting at just $15,805 — though adding luxury options can bring the price closer to $30,000. However, with Honda currently offering a 0.9 per cent financing option over 60 months, this remains an affordable vehicle no matter your budget. [click to continue…]
Posts tagged as:
Leaf
Palo Alsto, California-based electric car maker Tesla has unveiled a new battery-powered vehicle: the Model X. It’s a crossover (a combination of one part sport utility vehicle, one part minivan) that features “falcon wing” rear doors and seating for seven. [click to continue…]
A new report suggests that automakers are struggling to move electric vehicles even as American consumers continue to face down shockingly high gas prices. The situation appears to make clear than some kind of advancement in electric car technology must be made in order to lure the average automobile consumer away from the internal combustion engine. [click to continue…]
The new all-electric car from Nissan will be connected through AT&T’s digital network. Leaf will transmit critical information such as battery charge status and the location of the nearest charging stations. All this information will be piped directly to your car’s in-dash display or remotely through a smartphone app. Although Nissan says Leaf can drive as far as 160 miles on a fully charged battery, easily locating the nearest fillin’ station will take some of the stress out of driving your zero emissions ride. [click to continue…]