Comments on: 2010 Hybrid Cars for Best Mileage and Lowest Carbon Footprint http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/hybrid-cars/2010-hybrid-cars-best-mpg-lowest-carbon-footprint/ hybrid & electric cars smart charged with renewable energy Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:59:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nissan LEAF with Baby Car Seat Review, LEAF Trunk Space | Clean Fleet Report http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/hybrid-cars/2010-hybrid-cars-best-mpg-lowest-carbon-footprint/#comment-7264 Nissan LEAF with Baby Car Seat Review, LEAF Trunk Space | Clean Fleet Report Mon, 08 Nov 2010 23:27:04 +0000 http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/?p=1682#comment-7264 [...] Even though Susan and Grace are on Nissan’s wait list with their $99 deposit, they have decided to look at bigger hybrid cars; they do not see a currently available electric car that meets their needs. We discussed the Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion Hybrid as possibilities. I said that it was too bad that Chrysler cancelled the plug-in hybrid Town and Country. Grace replied, “Yea, but with a minivan we would need to get a white picket fence.” Best Hybrids [...] [...] Even though Susan and Grace are on Nissan’s wait list with their $99 deposit, they have decided to look at bigger hybrid cars; they do not see a currently available electric car that meets their needs. We discussed the Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion Hybrid as possibilities. I said that it was too bad that Chrysler cancelled the plug-in hybrid Town and Country. Grace replied, “Yea, but with a minivan we would need to get a white picket fence.” Best Hybrids [...]

]]> By: John Addison http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/hybrid-cars/2010-hybrid-cars-best-mpg-lowest-carbon-footprint/#comment-6342 John Addison Sat, 09 Oct 2010 18:47:20 +0000 http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/?p=1682#comment-6342 Thanks for visiting Clean Fleet Report and leaving some kind words. Yes, we try to create good reading with a clean look. It sounds like you understand good design. Thanks, John Addison, Publisher. Thanks for visiting Clean Fleet Report and leaving some kind words. Yes, we try to create good reading with a clean look. It sounds like you understand good design.
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]]> By: interior designillustrated http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/hybrid-cars/2010-hybrid-cars-best-mpg-lowest-carbon-footprint/#comment-6338 interior designillustrated Sat, 09 Oct 2010 15:41:21 +0000 http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/?p=1682#comment-6338 Thanks. Kosher blog. I really like the topic. straightforward on the eyeballs and good for reading material. Thanks. Kosher blog. I really like the topic. straightforward on the eyeballs and good for reading material.

]]> By: New Cars http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/hybrid-cars/2010-hybrid-cars-best-mpg-lowest-carbon-footprint/#comment-4228 New Cars Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:10:12 +0000 http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/?p=1682#comment-4228 Its true that hybrid cars are known for best mileage and lowest carbon footprint... Its true that hybrid cars are known for best mileage and lowest carbon footprint…

]]> By: Bowling Green Car Dealership http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/hybrid-cars/2010-hybrid-cars-best-mpg-lowest-carbon-footprint/#comment-4201 Bowling Green Car Dealership Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:43:21 +0000 http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/?p=1682#comment-4201 With gas prices only going to rise its a breath of fresh air to know that these production cars are getting more attention With gas prices only going to rise its a breath of fresh air to know that these production cars are getting more attention

]]> By: 2011 Nissan Leaf - Test Driving the New Electric Car | Clean Fleet Report http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/hybrid-cars/2010-hybrid-cars-best-mpg-lowest-carbon-footprint/#comment-3693 2011 Nissan Leaf - Test Driving the New Electric Car | Clean Fleet Report Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:23:10 +0000 http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/?p=1682#comment-3693 [...] people who live in multi-unit dwellings with no ability to install a garage charger, one of the Top 10 hybrid cars  might be a better [...] [...] people who live in multi-unit dwellings with no ability to install a garage charger, one of the Top 10 hybrid cars  might be a better [...]

]]> By: ditalia http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/hybrid-cars/2010-hybrid-cars-best-mpg-lowest-carbon-footprint/#comment-3636 ditalia Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:08:40 +0000 http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/?p=1682#comment-3636 Sorry to inform you all but my 1998 Honda Civic EX is easily capable of 35 mpg while commuting over a mountain every weekday. Also, if I coast on the down hill and drive economically I can achieve 40mpg. Hence, I won't buy a hybrid until they are hitting upwards of 60 to 70 mpg. Don't require replacement of an expensive battery pack for at least 150,000 miles (my Honda is pushing 150,000 miles requiring roughly $3500 for oil changes and a CV joint...all other repairs like brake pads, transmission fluid, windshield wipers, etc. would be a wash with a hybrid). It doesn't make sense to add CO2, equivalent burning 1000 gallons petrol for a 5 or 10 mpg use increase. As pointed out in a Wired magazine article (http://www.wired.com/science/planetearth/magazine/16-06/ff_heresies_09usedcars) the top five cars would spend their first 100,000 miles paying for the CO2 used to make the car. The last five on the list would never break even...buy used, and spend the equivalent in Prius lease money making it more efficient! Sorry to inform you all but my 1998 Honda Civic EX is easily capable of 35 mpg while commuting over a mountain every weekday. Also, if I coast on the down hill and drive economically I can achieve 40mpg.

Hence, I won’t buy a hybrid until they are hitting upwards of 60 to 70 mpg. Don’t require replacement of an expensive battery pack for at least 150,000 miles (my Honda is pushing 150,000 miles requiring roughly $3500 for oil changes and a CV joint…all other repairs like brake pads, transmission fluid, windshield wipers, etc. would be a wash with a hybrid).

It doesn’t make sense to add CO2, equivalent burning 1000 gallons petrol for a 5 or 10 mpg use increase. As pointed out in a Wired magazine article (http://www.wired.com/science/planetearth/magazine/16-06/ff_heresies_09usedcars) the top five cars would spend their first 100,000 miles paying for the CO2 used to make the car. The last five on the list would never break even…buy used, and spend the equivalent in Prius lease money making it more efficient!

]]> By: Ed http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/hybrid-cars/2010-hybrid-cars-best-mpg-lowest-carbon-footprint/#comment-2073 Ed Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:43:10 +0000 http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/?p=1682#comment-2073 It would appear that mining for battery production and shipment of cars from point of origin to the USA are not included in total carbon. It would appear that mining for battery production and shipment of cars from point of origin to the USA are not included in total carbon.

]]> By: New Lincoln MKZ Beats Lexus in Luxury Hybrid Car Battle MPG | Clean Fleet Report http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/hybrid-cars/2010-hybrid-cars-best-mpg-lowest-carbon-footprint/#comment-1780 New Lincoln MKZ Beats Lexus in Luxury Hybrid Car Battle MPG | Clean Fleet Report Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:24:59 +0000 http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/?p=1682#comment-1780 [...] of $32 per barrel to over $80 per barrel. In miles per gallon, the Ford Fusion Hybrid is #4 on the 2010 Clean Fleet Report Top 10 Hybrids. In 2011, we also expect the new Lincoln MKZ Hybrid to join the Fusion Hybrid on the list. The new [...] [...] of $32 per barrel to over $80 per barrel. In miles per gallon, the Ford Fusion Hybrid is #4 on the 2010 Clean Fleet Report Top 10 Hybrids. In 2011, we also expect the new Lincoln MKZ Hybrid to join the Fusion Hybrid on the list. The new [...]

]]> By: 2010 Lexus HS 250h Premium Hybrid Car with Best MPG | Clean Fleet Report http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/hybrid-cars/2010-hybrid-cars-best-mpg-lowest-carbon-footprint/#comment-1696 2010 Lexus HS 250h Premium Hybrid Car with Best MPG | Clean Fleet Report Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:27:38 +0000 http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/?p=1682#comment-1696 [...] Clean Fleet Report 2010 Top 10 Hybrids Share and Enjoy: [...] [...] Clean Fleet Report 2010 Top 10 Hybrids Share and Enjoy: [...]

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