U.S. Automakers Left Behind
Find out which vehicles are the "greenest" and "meanest" according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy[ACEEE]. Which are the most energy-efficient? Read this weekly update from 40MPG.org, a US group that is tirelessly working to make 40 miles per gallon the standard for all automobiles in the U.S. With escalating gasoline prices - and global warmning - this is definitely a good thing.Do you think the U.S. automakers are trying hard enough to make their vehicles more energy-efficient?
February 17, 2006: Another sign of the woes of U.S. automakers: Cars from Honda, Toyota, Hyundai and Kia hold 10 of the top 12 spots in the annual "green car" survey released this week by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
As the Los Angeles Times notes, there is an interesting twist in the ACEEE ratings: "Only three of the most environmentally friendly vehicles are gas-electric hybrids because advances in fuel economy and emissions controls have boosted conventional cars onto the list." Just not U.S. cars for the most part ... While you are surfing the ACEEE Web site, take the time to check out the estimated federal tax breaks for hybrid owners. The IRS has not yet come out with the official numbers ... Incentives for car owners to go hybrid are sparking some backlashes here and there, including grumbling in the Washington, D.C. area about special access for hybrids to faster travel lanes ... Don't get your hopes up about the recent easing of some energy prices. Experts say there is more trouble ahead on the energy supply front ... Read more from 40MPG.org
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