Honda claims that the 2019 Accord Hybrid gets an extra mile per gallon, 48 mpg, compared to the 2018 model. The hybrid version of one of the best selling cars in the United States squeezes out an extra 14 mpg compared to the most efficient non-hybrid Accord. The vehicle earns an Excellent rating from Motor Trend. The 2019 model costs around $28,000, about $6,000 more than the gasoline only version.
The Malibu Hybrid can run on battery power alone at speeds of up to 55 mph before the gasoline engine kicks in. Its 80-cell, 1.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides extra mileage compared to the 30 mpg non-hybrid version.
The Chevy Malibu Hybrid is one of two Chevrolet vehicles on this list. In those cases, we list only the most fuel-efficient model. In a few cases, multiple versions of a given model have different fuel efficiencies, all of which are high enough to make the list. For electric vehicles, the fuel efficiency figure listed is in MPGe, or miles-per-gallon equivalent, a metric developed by the EPA to translate the fuel economy of vehicles running partially or exclusively on electricity into miles per gallon of gasoline. Environmental Protection Agency’s annual review of fuel economy for all passenger vehicles sold in the United States to determine the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the market for the 2018 model year. The following is a list of the most eco-friendly vehicles in the U.S. One of the models on this list, the BMW i3 was among the 26 fastest selling cars of 2018. While hybrids and electric cars have only been adopted by a small portion of the market, they are growing in popularity. Fully electric cars fare even better, able to drive the equivalent of over 100 miles on a gallon of gasoline. With the new hybrid technologies, today it is possible to own hybrid cars able to drive the equivalent of over 40 miles to the gallon.
New Tesla driver experience: From an unattainable dream to $30,000 moneymaker? While internal combustion engines will be around for the foreseeable future, fuel economy is climbing thanks to a combination of technological development and regulatory nudges, such as vehicle fuel economy mandates in the United States and European countries, among other nations.īuying a car for your teenager?: Here's what you should keep in mind Now, most of the world’s largest automakers either offer eco-friendly electric and hybrid cars or are developing them. Innovations such as high-energy lithium ion battery cells, the development of battery-charging networks, and engineering feats like hybrid drivetrains and regenerative braking, are rapidly making electric vehicles and gas-electric hybrids a new normal. Today, thanks to innovations in how electricity is collected, stored, and discharged, we have recently entered a new era of motorized mobility. But technical limitations such as battery size and efficiency have until recently hampered mass adoption of what is demonstrably a cleaner and more efficient form of fuel-powered transport. View Gallery: America’s Most Eco-Friendly VehiclesĮlectric cars have been around for as long as their gas-guzzling counterparts.