subject: Top 5 Best Eco-friendly Cars [print this page] The world of motoring is becoming greenerThe world of motoring is becoming greener. With oil prices soaring high, car manufacturers are working to make vehicles independent of oil. This has given birth to cars that consume less fuel and eco-friendly. Many car makers around the world have developed and launched these eco-friendly cars. Here are listed top 5 eco-friendly cars of the world:
2009 Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid is another marvel from this peerless auto manufacturer. Based on the S350 platform, this model addresses only have the draw back of having low mileage. With mileage of 12 km/l, this high-breed hybrid signals an 80 percent improvement over the S550. As always, this Stuttgart sensation never ceases to amaze. It is the first ever production car to be given a lithium-ion battery.
Kia Soul Hybrid Concept
The cute Kia Soul Hybrid Concept is a compact crossover SUV and is Kia's first hybrid model. The soul of this vehicle is the new continuously variable transmission that is fitted with Hyundai's ISG (Idle Stop&Go). This system automatically shuts the engine off when the vehicle idles in heavy traffic. When a crossover SUV gives mileage of 20.4 km/l and drastically reduces carbon dioxide emissions, it makes the model worth more than just a peek.
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Blue Hybrid
The lovely 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Blue Hybrid is green from head to toe, but called blue. This green car will certainly set a trend in the years to come. What else one can expect from an SUV that delivers fuel economy of 16.1 km/h? Moreover, it looks decent and is hard to distinguish from the regular model. This is one model to seriously look out for.
Nissan Nuvu Concept
Offering fun in its name and its looks, the Nissan Nuvu Concept is a curious mix of cars and animals. One may link it to a giant toad or to the hood of a snake with a hint of the classic Volkswagen Beetle here and there. Whether one find it attractive or weird, there is no denying of the fact that this vehicle is a great economizer. It can deliver a great mix of words as well. The press release for this car calls it an urban oasis complete with its own tree inside, which provides shade for the interior, and generates solar energy via its leaves. The confusion about the car ends here. Once inside, there is no mistaking its class.
2010 Chevrolet Volt
All the 2010 Chevrolet Volt needs for consumption is residual electricity produced in the Earth's atmosphere following lightning storms over the tropics. If this doesn't phenomenal, one has to give the word a new meaning. This is the newest fuel technology known to man, at least at the time of the Paris Show. Till someone can come up with a car that can run on sand, the Chevy Volt gets the thumbs up.
