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

Green Car Reports

With gas prices high and new fuel-economy standards in effect, automakers are rolling out new green cars of every type. It's autumn, which means that new 2013 cars are now showing up in dealerships all across the country. 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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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. Don’t forget the Korean plug-ins. BMW starts adding plugs throughout its lineup. for 2016, followed by the Model X.

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Must Have Car Features for College Students

Clean Fleet Report

With factors like dependable fuel efficiency and contemporary technological improvements, there are certain automobile attributes that college students absolutely cannot do without. With the typically restricted funds, having a car that consumes fuel in small amounts can substantially decrease monthly expenses.

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Buyer’s Guide: Why EVs Are Great For Students

Clean Fleet Report

The Prius Prime plugs in, but has a backup gas engine for longer trips. Next, the Toyota Prius Prime is another choice for used EVs (in this case a plug-in hybrid). We hope that this quick guide is beneficial in helping your student make the right choice, when buying an EV. Toyota Prius Prime PHEV.

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

Clean Fleet Report

Crosscheck if your current earnings or savings can finance a down payment or monthly premiums and the fuel demand. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Extra Costs. Every car comes with hidden and unhidden costs.

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Buyer’s Guide: Hybrid vs. Electric: Which is better?

Clean Fleet Report

Do you need a plug? The difference between the two options comes down to the propulsion system and its fuel. Though you may enjoy the fuel savings you get from owning an electric vehicle, some costs may be higher. Choices of hybrid models continue to expand, some with a plug and some not.

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That Was the Year That Was

Clean Fleet Report

We took to the road to report on most of the new EVs hitting the market, as well as plug-in hybrids, fuel cell electric vehicles, hybrids and the best of the legacy internal combustion engine models. Clean Fleet Report has been growing along with the market. We published our 2,000 th article this year.

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