Top 5 Best-Selling Environmentally Friendly Cars - World Earth day be the moment for the automotive industry to launch environment-friendly vehicles. With this principle, emission of harmful gases that poison the Earth can be reduced.One form of eco-friendly aspect of the vehicle is the use of cleaner fuels. Currently, many manufacturers who use gas, electricity, or biofuels to drive his vehicle engine.Of the many new products, which car is the most environmentally friendly?Huffington Post released a list of the five most environmentally friendly cars. Predicate is measured by the efficiency and type of fuel used. Here's :
1. Chevrolet Volt (2008)
Price: US $ 31,645
Fuel efficiency: 98 MPG equivalent (electrical), the equivalent of 37 MPG (gas)
Chevrolet Volt was introduced in 2008 when the CEO of General Motors, Chevrolet calls the parent of this car as a symbol of commitment to the future. Volt sales in 2011 of just under 7,500 units. However, sales tripled in 2012 to more than 22 823 units.
Price: US $ 31,645
Fuel efficiency: 98 MPG equivalent (electrical), the equivalent of 37 MPG (gas)
Chevrolet Volt was introduced in 2008 when the CEO of General Motors, Chevrolet calls the parent of this car as a symbol of commitment to the future. Volt sales in 2011 of just under 7,500 units. However, sales tripled in 2012 to more than 22 823 units.
2. Toyota Prius Plug-in (2013)
Price: US $ 32,000
Fuel efficiency: The equivalent of 95 MPG (electric), Equals 50 MPG (gas)
Prius is the first hybrid to be mass produced. This car was introduced in Japan in 1997 and worldwide in 2000 Prius has three variants, namely the Prius C, Prius V and Prius Plug-in. To charge the battery takes about three hours with an electric home. This battery is able to escape the car as far as 11 kilometers in electric mode, the equivalent of 95 MPG. In 2012, this car sold 12,514 units in the United States.
Price: US $ 32,000
Fuel efficiency: The equivalent of 95 MPG (electric), Equals 50 MPG (gas)
Prius is the first hybrid to be mass produced. This car was introduced in Japan in 1997 and worldwide in 2000 Prius has three variants, namely the Prius C, Prius V and Prius Plug-in. To charge the battery takes about three hours with an electric home. This battery is able to escape the car as far as 11 kilometers in electric mode, the equivalent of 95 MPG. In 2012, this car sold 12,514 units in the United States.
3. Ford Focus Electric (2013)
Price: US $ 39,200
Fuel efficiency: The equivalent of 105 MPG
Ford Focus Electric is a fully electric driven car. Electricity is supplied by a lithium-ion battery is liquid-cooled with charging duration varies. In a review Electric in 2013, the site noted Edmunds Ford Focus as one of the best options in the green segment is increasingly competitive. In 2012, this car sold 675 units in the United States.
Price: US $ 39,200
Fuel efficiency: The equivalent of 105 MPG
Ford Focus Electric is a fully electric driven car. Electricity is supplied by a lithium-ion battery is liquid-cooled with charging duration varies. In a review Electric in 2013, the site noted Edmunds Ford Focus as one of the best options in the green segment is increasingly competitive. In 2012, this car sold 675 units in the United States.
4. Nissan LEAF (2013)
Price: US $ 21,300
Fuel efficiency: The equivalent of 116 miles per gallon (MPG)
Since its debut in December 2010, this zero-emission car sales have improved. In 2012, sales rose about 5 percent LEAF. Although it looks positive, yet sales growth in line with expectations. Nissan also will build a factory in the UK. Last year, this electric car sold 9,512 units in the United States
Price: US $ 21,300
Fuel efficiency: The equivalent of 116 miles per gallon (MPG)
Since its debut in December 2010, this zero-emission car sales have improved. In 2012, sales rose about 5 percent LEAF. Although it looks positive, yet sales growth in line with expectations. Nissan also will build a factory in the UK. Last year, this electric car sold 9,512 units in the United States
5. Tesla Model S (2013)
Price: US $ 62,400
Fuel efficiency: 89 MPG Equivalent
Although environmentally friendly, Tesla Model S is not friendly for the bag. Model termurahnya priced US $ 62,400. Though expensive, the Tesla Model S was named the Motor Trend 2013 Car of the Year. In 2012, this car sold 2,052 units in the United States.
