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2013 Green Car Buyers Guide: Hybrids, Diesels, Plug-Ins

Green Car Reports

It's autumn, which means that new 2013 cars are now showing up in dealerships all across the country. With gas prices high and new fuel-economy standards in effect, automakers are rolling out new green cars of every type. Here's our selective list of the important new green models you'll be able to buy over the next year.

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Buyer's Guide: 2014 Plug-In Hybrids From Toyota, Ford, Honda & More

Green Car Reports

Last year, we identified six plug-in hybrid vehicles on sale during 2013. Not all plug-in electric cars rely on battery power alone; some also have gasoline engines as backups, for longer range or more power. This year, the list gains three new entries (from BMW, Cadillac, and Mitsubishi) and loses one (the Fisker Karma).

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

First Drive: 2013 RAV4 EV. Now on the market is the second generation Mirai , a fuel-cell sedan with a 350-mile range and a $57,000 price tag. Toyota offers 12 hybrid models (Toyota & Lexus ) with similar electric motors and advanced battery packs. We’ve tested most of those.