# top enviro cars **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [September 28, 2006, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-enviro-cars/185260 "2006-09-28T13:06:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2006, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-enviro-cars/185260/1 "2006-09-28T13:06:10Z")
in alphabetical order top 30 environmentally friendly cars courtesy of [msn.com](http://msn.com) Acura RSX Chevrolet Aveo Chevrolet Cobalt Ford Escape Hybrid Ford Focus Ford Focus Wagon Honda Accord Honda Accord Hybrid Honda Civic Honda Civic Hybrid Honda Insight Hyundai Accent Hyundai Elantra Kia Rio Kia Spectra Lexus RX400h Mazda Mazda3 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mercury Mariner Hybrid Nissan Sentra Saturn Ion Scion xA Suzuki Reno Toyota Camry Toyota Corolla Toyota Highlander Hybrid Toyota Prius Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen New Beetle A new study highlights vehicles that are least harmful to the environment. The 2006 Chevrolet Aveo is among the top 30 vehicles least harmful to the environment, according to the inaugural Automotive Environmental Index. The Automotive Environmental Index combines consumer data regarding air pollution, fuel economy and greenhouse gases with EPA data to determine the top AEI vehicles. Who says being kinder to the earth with your car can’t be fun? The 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata sports car made the grade as one of the 30 most earth-friendly production vehicles. Many auto manufacturers all over the world have been working to make vehicles that are not only more fuel-efficient, but also better for the environment in which we live. Research firm J.D. Power and Associates, based in Westlake Village, California, has released its inaugural Automotive Environmental Index (AEI) study, which lists the top 30 environmentally friendly vehicles. The new AEI study takes into account information from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and consumers related to fuel economy, air pollution and greenhouse gasses for vehicles from the 2006 model year. Fuel economy accounts for about half the score. Of the 30 vehicles that made the list, eight feature gas-electric hybrid powertrains. The hybrids include the Ford Escape Hybrid, Lexus RX 400h, Mercury Mariner Hybrid and Toyota Highlander Hybrid. These four were the only SUVs to make the cut. No pickup trucks or minivans were considered environmentally friendly. Only two vehicles that J.D. Power considers luxury models made the list—the Lexus RX 400h and Acura RSX. Among automakers, Ford, Honda and Toyota had the most vehicles on the list, with six vehicles each from their various nameplates. General Motors and Volkswagen placed three vehicles apiece. The sole German automaker with vehicles on the AEI list, Volkswagen had the Golf, Jetta and New Beetle among the top 30. However, the diesel versions of these models did not make the cut. “High gas prices, coupled with consumers becoming more familiar with alternative powertrain technology, are definitely increasing consumer interest in hybrids and flexible fuels,” said Mike Marshall, director of automotive emerging technologies at J.D. Power and Associates. “However, the additional price premiums associated with hybrid vehicles, which can run from $3,000 to $10,000 more than a comparable non-hybrid vehicle, remain the biggest concern among consumers considering a hybrid. The AEI highlights several non-hybrid models available that help consumers reduce fuel use and emissions.” According to the study, there is high interest in hybrids and vehicles that run on alternative fuels such as diesel or E85. In fact, J.D. Power reports that less than 25 percent of respondents will only consider a gasoline-powered car for their next purchase. But there are some misconceptions. Consumers purchasing hybrid vehicles expected a fuel-economy improvement by 28 mpg compared to a similar powered gas-only vehicle. Reality, however, showed hybrid buyers only gaining an improvement of 9 mpg. Diesel buyers were similarly disappointed, reporting a 12 mpg improvement when an improvement of 21 mpg was expected. “One of the biggest challenges for alternative powertrains is that consumers often have unrealistic expectations for the fuel-saving abilities of these vehicles,” Marshall said. “And particularly with hybrids, actual fuel performance often doesn’t live up to the vehicle’s EPA estimate. There is a real need to educate consumers about the technology and its benefits. Managing consumer expectations and lowering the cost premium will be instrumental in accelerating acceptance.” ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2006, 5:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-enviro-cars/185260/2 "2006-09-29T05:52:52Z")
top 30 shitboxes ---
**Author:** ![ShalerPunk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shalerpunk/32/5976_2.png) [@ShalerPunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShalerPunk)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2006, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-enviro-cars/185260/3 "2006-09-29T08:15:33Z")
> [@JimmaY](#): > > Suzuki Reno at least my car wins at something, i guess ---
**Author:** ![smokeyburnouts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smokeyburnouts/32/5987_2.png) [@smokeyburnouts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smokeyburnouts)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2006, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-enviro-cars/185260/4 "2006-09-29T08:48:52Z")
Cobalt SS = domination ---
**Author:** ![rookee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rookee/32/5972_2.png) [@rookee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rookee)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2006, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-enviro-cars/185260/5 "2006-09-29T09:28:04Z")
gheyest post ever :weak: ---
**Author:** ![beat90tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@beat90tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beat90tsi)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2006, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-enviro-cars/185260/6 "2006-09-29T11:22:57Z")
> [@Film : 300 (Review, trailers and more)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/film-300-review-trailers-and-more/24529/9): > > "And particularly with hybrids, actual fuel performance often doesn’t live up to the vehicle’s EPA estimate. There is a real need to educate consumers about the technology and its benefits. So the EPA is permitted to spread false advertisement on behalf of car companies that produce hybrids? They don’t over-rate the hell out of fuel economy on other cars, in fact they under-rate many. It’s all a bunch of BS. ---
**Author:** ![taco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@taco](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/taco)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2006, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-enviro-cars/185260/7 "2006-09-30T07:22:05Z")
> [@Anyone on here a lawyer and local?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-on-here-a-lawyer-and-local/24626/22): > > So the EPA is permitted to spread false advertisement on behalf of car companies that produce hybrids? They don’t over-rate the hell out of fuel economy on other cars, Relax, nobody buys hybrids for the fuel economy anyways. They buy them to use the HOV lanes. ---
**Author:** ![rookee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rookee/32/5972_2.png) [@rookee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rookee)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2006, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-enviro-cars/185260/8 "2006-09-30T09:47:22Z")
> [@taco"](#): > > Relax, nobody buys hybrids for the fuel economy anyways. They buy them to use the HOV lanes. seriously??? they can do that :weak: ---
**Author:** ![taco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@taco](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/taco)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2006, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/top-enviro-cars/185260/9 "2006-09-30T10:13:30Z")
> [@BBQ MEET 2/16/07](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bbq-meet-2-16-07/24651/31): > > seriously??? they can do that :weak: In some cities, I know they can in washington dc and northern va.