Green Cars

By : Hesti Yanuarti

Green Car

More and more cars every day we see in roads. With more and more cars hitting the roads each year, many people are beginning to look for greener options for their vehicles; in fact, governments are even beginning to put pressure on car manufacturers to develop cars that are friendlier to the environment. While in the past green cars were something that most people only dreamed about.

A green car is unlike any other car, because green cars have many benefits – especially for the environment. Apart from the environment, there are benefits in terms of taxes and fuel efficiency as well, so there is more to gain when you buy green cars. Every one is well aware of the raising environmental hazard. The pollution has created so much damage not only to the nature but to every living being. Industries play a major role in the destruction of the environment but another culprit that shares the crime is the growing number of vehicles on the road. And every one need green cars in this year.

In terms of the environment, green cars release less harmful gases such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. When these gases are reduced, there will be less pollution, and less health problems are seen in the general population. In terms of road tax, you are required to pay tax according to the type of fuel and the carbon dioxide emissions. The lower the emission, the lower the tax would be. There is no tax involved if the gas emission is below 100g/km. This is perhaps the best part of having green cars. Besides, this is also part of the program to promote green cars to more people.

The list is really long but here are the top five green cars that are expected in 2009.

2009 BMW 335d

The powerful three letters in luxury car segment is not behind in the latest innovations. The top in its list of green cars is a sports sedan powered by 3.0-liter diesel cars.

Ford Fusion Hybrid

It offers supreme fuel economy among mid-sized sedans; the Ford Fusion Hybrid revised the manufacturer’s old hybrid system. With an average of 38 mpg, this gasoline turned electric hybrid is pretty sure to make its debut in 2009 and is expected to be the big hit of the year.

Saturn Vue 2 Mode Hybrid

Vue 2 Mode is yet another green car from Saturn. The Vue 2 Mode uses General Motors’s latest two-mode technology.  The compact SUV not only offers great value but is also a performer that will win many hearts.

Smart Fortwo

After impressing the European market, the Smart Fortwo is making its self ready to the markets of U.S. With an affordable price tag, the car is an ultra-compact two-seater can be for city drives with its trendy looks.

VW Jetta TDI

Compared to the above cars models, the Indians are very familiar with this model. Volkswagen Jetta already shines on the Indian roads with its lively performance and stylish features.

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