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14/01/2010
Top Green Cars To Watch In 2010
As part of the regular 'Top 10' series, WhatGreenCar has highlighted the greenest and most innovative cars due for launch in 2010.
In a world overturned by the 'credit crunch' and threatened by 'climate change', one in which economic and environmental concerns require equal attention, there cannot have been a better time to buy a fuel-efficient, low emission car.
The good news is that, as road tax, company car, and London Congestion Charge incentives for low carbon cars steadily increase, the auto industry is now offering a wider range of quality new low carbon models, some of which will appear in UK showrooms during 2010.
This year's crop of new models includes an incredible range of technical innovations designed to maximise performance and drive down emissions.
Of the 'Top 10' cars listed below, two are fully electric, two are petrol-hybrid, one is a 'plug-in hybrid', and at least three will launch with the latest Gasoline Direct Engine (GDI) or EcoBoost turbocharger/direct injection technology.
Dr Ben Lane, Managing Editor of WhatGreenCar, said: "While it may be confusing for consumers trying to choose a new car, with so many technologies on offer, there's no doubt that manufacturers are fully engaged with the challenge of designing, and more importantly selling, greener and ultra-green cars."
The Top 10 identified by WhatGreenCar are:
1. Peugeot iOn electric — CO2: 0 g/km — WGC Rating 10
2. Nissan LEAF electric — CO2: 0 g/km
3. Toyota Plug-in Prius hybrid — CO2: 59 g/km (expected)
4. Audi A1 — CO2: <99 g/km (expected)
5. Toyota Auris hybrid — CO2: <99 g/km (expected)
6. Citroen DS3 HDi — CO2: 99 g/km (expected)
7. Volvo S60 — CO2: 119 g/km (expected)
8. Ford C-MAX — CO2: TBA
9. Honda CR-Z hybrid — CO2: TBA
10. BMW 5 Series — CO2: TBA
(PR/GK)
In a world overturned by the 'credit crunch' and threatened by 'climate change', one in which economic and environmental concerns require equal attention, there cannot have been a better time to buy a fuel-efficient, low emission car.
The good news is that, as road tax, company car, and London Congestion Charge incentives for low carbon cars steadily increase, the auto industry is now offering a wider range of quality new low carbon models, some of which will appear in UK showrooms during 2010.
This year's crop of new models includes an incredible range of technical innovations designed to maximise performance and drive down emissions.
Of the 'Top 10' cars listed below, two are fully electric, two are petrol-hybrid, one is a 'plug-in hybrid', and at least three will launch with the latest Gasoline Direct Engine (GDI) or EcoBoost turbocharger/direct injection technology.
Dr Ben Lane, Managing Editor of WhatGreenCar, said: "While it may be confusing for consumers trying to choose a new car, with so many technologies on offer, there's no doubt that manufacturers are fully engaged with the challenge of designing, and more importantly selling, greener and ultra-green cars."
The Top 10 identified by WhatGreenCar are:
1. Peugeot iOn electric — CO2: 0 g/km — WGC Rating 10
2. Nissan LEAF electric — CO2: 0 g/km
3. Toyota Plug-in Prius hybrid — CO2: 59 g/km (expected)
4. Audi A1 — CO2: <99 g/km (expected)
5. Toyota Auris hybrid — CO2: <99 g/km (expected)
6. Citroen DS3 HDi — CO2: 99 g/km (expected)
7. Volvo S60 — CO2: 119 g/km (expected)
8. Ford C-MAX — CO2: TBA
9. Honda CR-Z hybrid — CO2: TBA
10. BMW 5 Series — CO2: TBA
(PR/GK)
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