Greener Cars and Trucks

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October/November 2003
 
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Even if a hybrid vehicle is not feasible for you right now, greener choices exist in all segments of the market. Whether you're interested in a compact car or a pickup, certain models are better for the environment, without sacrificing the characteristics you crave. ACEEE suggests consumers purchase the most environmentally friendly vehicles that meet their needs and fit their budget. Making that choice benefits more than your wallet and immediate environment. It also sends a message to automakers that it is good business to sell clean, fuel-efficient cars and trucks. This should motivate greater investments in advanced automotive technologies and—best of all—lead to more green vehicles on the road.

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James Kliesch is a Research Associate at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, and coauthor of ACEEE'sGreen Book: The Environmental Guide to Cars and Trucks (to order, see MOTHER'S Bookshelf, Page 120).

POLLUTION FROM A TYPICAL NEW CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK

Pollution a plenty: This shows the pounds of tall pipe and fuel-cycle emissions that a single vehicle emits per year, assuming 15,000 miles of driving. The average light truck pollutes 40 percent more than the average car. (The light truck classification includes pickups, SUVs and minivans.)

Diane Rader/ ACEEE

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