Our big goal this summer is to buy a new car.\u00a0 We have always loved our little econo-sized cars – both for the ecoresponsibility factor as well as for the affordabilty of them.\u00a0 But, now, as a family of four with an old dog that likes to go for rides with us, we are in desperate need of a larger, more family friendly auto.\u00a0 But, we can’t affford to put gas in an SUV or minivan, nor do we feel good about how unfriendly they are to our environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here’s what I have found that is helping me to make my decision a bit easier:<\/p>\n
With cars becoming more efficient, you might think oil companies are hurting for profits. Ha, yeah, right! Companies like Exxon Mobil<\/a> and Chevron have never been stronger<\/a>, thanks in part to chumps (like us) paying record prices and continuing to drive inefficient vehicles.<\/p>\n
The good news is you don’t have to be a chump. These days, plenty of cars minimize fuel usage as well as pollution. According to this site on fuel economy<\/a> from the U.S. Department of Energy, of all the cars available, the Honda Insight<\/a> gets the most miles per gallon. The two-seater (with manual transmission) achieves 66 mpg on the highway and 60 in the city.<\/p>\n
Of course, two-seaters aren’t for everyone. The Toyota Prius<\/a> is the most fuel-efficient mid-sized car, with mileage well above the national average<\/a>. We recommend checking out the EPA’s official site<\/a>. It lists the fuel economy, pollution rating, and vehicle specs of just about every car available. If you’re thirsty for even more choices, this page on renewable energy<\/a> explains the benefits of various alternative fuels like ethanol and natural gas.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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