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The Best Car for the Environment Is Not an Electric Vehicle
Better Report ^ | 09/17/2024

Posted on 09/17/2024 8:35:59 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

If Mother Nature could talk, she’d probably ask if that gas guzzling Hummer is really necessary. Many car manufacturers would likely agree. However, even with a noted shift toward fully electric vehicle production in recent years, you may be surprised to learn that the most environmentally friendly car available isn’t fully electric at all — and that it’s based on a model that debuted in the late 1990s. If you’re one of the many prospective car owners hoping to lessen your carbon footprint without sacrificing safety or quality, then this may be the best vehicle for you.

Meet the Most Environmentally Friendly Car

According to a report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the greenest car available today is the Toyota Prius Prime SE. 2024 marks the third time this model has topped the list, having previously done so in both 2020 and 2022. This plug-in hybrid vehicle achieved a “Green Score” of 71, considering factors such as fuel economy, vehicular emissions, pollution generated from the manufacturing process, and other elements that contribute to general air pollution. This means that the Toyota Prius Prime SE is about 1.65 times more efficient than the average car on the road, and over four times better than the worst.

The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime SE runs on a combination of electricity and gasoline, and can travel for 44 miles on an electric charge before switching over to hybrid mode. According to the official rankings, the car generates 55 mpg in the city and 52 mpg on the highway, which is hard for any other model to top. In terms of price, you’re looking at an MSRP of $32,975, placing it firmly between budget and luxury car models; however, the estimated annual $529 energy cost for gas and electricity is hard to beat.



TOPICS: Society; Travel
KEYWORDS: cars; environment; ev; hybrids
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To: stylin19a

There was a class action lawsuit


21 posted on 09/19/2024 6:25:13 AM PDT by CraigEsq (,)
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To: CraigEsq

ahhhh...thanx.


22 posted on 09/19/2024 7:15:14 AM PDT by stylin19a (America-has citizens who will cross an ocean to fight for freedom but won't cross the street to vote)
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