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The Most Green-Friendly Cars

February 6, 2014

Being "green" is still in, especially when it comes to purchasing a car. With the high price of gas, coupled with the desire to protect the planet, there is definitely a trend towards more environmentally-friendly driving options.

Forbes recently put together a list of the 2014 vehicles they consider the "greenest," based on research conducted by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

The 12 vehicles on the list include the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive, Toyota Prius c, Honda Civic Hybrid, and Mitsubishi Mirage.

No matter which new car you decide to purchase, I recommend you use TrueCar to compare real prices where you live.

Vehicle	Est. Fuel Economy Rating	Green Score
Smart ForTwo Electric Drive	122/93 mpg	59
Toyota Prius c	51/48 mpg	57
Nissan Leaf	126/101 mpg	55
Toyota Prius	51/48 mpg	55
Honda Civic Hybrid	44/47 mpg	55
Lexus CT 200h	51/48 mpg	55
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid	51/49 mpg	55
Mitsubishi Mirage	37/44 mpg	54
Honda Civic Natural Gas	27/38 mpg	54
Honda Insight	41/44 mpg	53

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- Gregg Fidan

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About The Author

Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.

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