Fuel efficient & environmentally friendly cars
With the world's oil reserves running low, fuel prices rising and the ever more present public concern and environmental lobby, it's no wonder the automotive industry has been shifting it's focus toward producing more
fuel efficient car models. The race is on and the world's best car manufacturers are coming up with new designs and solutions for better
fuel efficiency.
When it comes to preserving the environment, electric cars that run entirely on electricity are unrivaled. With no exhaust fumes at all, electric is about as green as you can get in the car industry. Topping the ranks of fuel efficiency in this category is the Mitsubishi i-MiEV.
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| Mitsubishi iMiEV |
Small and compact, it is great for the environmentally conscious driver, driving mainly within city limits. For those of us who need to take longer drives, all electric is not going to cut it. Hybrid cars and new generation turbo-diesel might better suit the needs for highway driving.
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| Volkswagen Passat |
Toyota Prius still leads the way in terms of fuel-efficiency in the hybrid category. The Volkswagen Passat has a fuel efficient turbo diesel engine, leading the pack as the most fuel efficient car for highway driving.
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| Toyota Prius |
While choosing your new car depends on your specific driving needs it's a good idea to consult the figures on fuel efficiency and consumption. The volume of exhaust fumes depends mostly of the amount of fuel used up. For the
most fuel efficient cars Australia has on the roads, visit the
Green Vehicle Guide website.
