Yahoo Directing People to Drive Green!
Yahoo has just launched its new Autos Green Center. The website is designed to give drivers information and resources about eco-friendlier vehicles, including hybrid, flex fuel/E85, and biodiesel.
On the website, you can search for top rated cars based on The Environmental Defense green rating scale. The website is full of great information and helps explain different green technologies. They have even included a section of future technologies.
The top five cars based on the green rating scale (out of 100):
1. 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV (87/100)
2. 2007 Toyota Prius Touring (86/100)
3. 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV (86/100)
4. 2006 Toyota Prius 4 Door Liftback (86/100)
5. 2006 Honda Civic GX NGV 5-Spd AT (85/100)
The top 10 green cars are either Toyota or Honda models. The only exception is the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD (rated 9th). What is going on America? GM enters the list of green friendly with the 2007 Pontiac Vibe Base (33rd). From what I can tell Chrysler doesn’t even make the top 100. The top 100 automobiles are dominated with Japanese models followed by European models. With growing gas prices and increased environmental concerns, it is quick to see why the Big Three have suffered substantial declines in sales over the last few years.
I recommend visiting the Yahoo Autos Green Center. The site is informative and handy for those looking to make their next auto purchase. Yahoo users can also access the green rating through a new shortcut in Yahoo! Simply type any vehicle model name plus “green rating.”
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Written by steve on November 3rd, 2006 with
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