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Top 10 Awesome Green Cars We Would Love to Own

 1. Chevrolet Volt

With the Chevy Volt, the future is electrifying. The car's revolutionary propulsion system takes the world beyond the power of battery. The Volt uses a lithium-ion battery along with a range extending gasoline engine that drives a generator to offer electric power when the car's journey exceeds its 40-mile battery range. The Volt is apparently the most energy-efficient Chevy ever.

 2. Reva NXR Intercity

The four-seat NXR Intercity (NeXt Reva) is motivated by an electric motor and an advanced lithium-ion battery pack. REVA claims, the NXR has a range of up to 160 km and a top speed of 104 km/h. While the battery gets fully charged in 8 hours, a rapid charger completes the task in 90 minutes. The NXR Intercity has keyless entry, a push button ignition, and an intelligent digital display. The car also features an advanced telematics system with SMS alerts and commands such as distance-to-empty and time-to-full charge, remote cabin heat/cool, a monthly eco-drive check by email, service and insurance alerts, remote diagnostics and healing and REVive remote emergency charge.

 3. Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf employs a front-mounted electric motor driving the wheels, powered by a 120 bhp lithium-ion battery pack. The pack contains air-cooled, stacked laminar battery cells with lithium manganate cathodes. The expected all-electric range is 160 km on the EPA city driving cycle and remains the same as the EV-11 prototype. The compact 5-door hatchback's name is believed to be indicating that it is a Leading, Environmentally friendly, Affordable, Family car.

 4. Aptera 2e

Just like a linebacker poised for the blitz, the Aptera 2e takes a wide, three-point stance that makes the car extremely stable, yet very agile. The electric car looks more like an aircraft or a small plane. Push on the throttle, turn the wheel and the Aptera's neutral chassis carves through corners like it is on rails. With an aerodynamic design for optimum efficiency, the 2e is revolutionary from ground up. It seats two and has a top speed of 136 kmph and can do a 0-100 in just around 9 seconds. It can travel a distance of 100 miles on a single charge.

 5. Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius is a full hybrid electric mid-size car that first went on sale in Japan in 1997. It is also noted to have kick started the hybrid and green revolution in the automotive industry. The Prius hybrid realises a very high level of fuel efficiency and performance. In India, the Prius is available as two variants, Z3 and Z4. The 1.8L petrol engine throws away 98 bhp and the power is boosted when this motor unifies with the electric motor. A maximum power of 134 bhp is churned out. The detail and ample cabin space add a warm feeling of comfort and luxury. The Prius can be driven in three driving modes, Power mode, Eco Mode and EV (Electric Vehicle) mode.

 6. Tesla Roadster

The Tesla Roadster offers nearly 350 km per charge. The car is just perfect for those looking for an electric car full of power, style and speed. It liberates you from the petroleum-car paradigm, where your car swings from full to empty. The Tesla Roadster sports car can display an impressive 0-100 kmph in merely 3.7 seconds! It has a 288 bhp comparable electric engine that can make the car run to speeds up to 120 miles per hour.

 7. Tesla Model S

The Model S is being designed as a high performance electric sedan, competing with cars such as the BMW 5-series. The car was codenamed WhiteStar during research and preliminary development. Acceleration of the 1,800 kg vehicle is anticipated to be 0-97 kmph in 5.6 seconds aided by a drag coefficient of 0.28. When compared to the Tesla Roadster, the Tesla Model S has a slightly slower acceleration, but it has a much higher range of 482 km on a single charge. It is set to be produced in 2011 with deliveries to begin in 2012. The electric sedan can seat seven people.

 8. Fisker Karma

Karma by Fisker takes hybrid car technology to new heights. This plug-in hybrid sedan is powered by an electric motor and internal combustion engine at the same time. The Karma is powered by Quantum Technologies' Q-Drive technology, an innovative petrol engine/electric motor combination. It can put on show a top speed of 145 kilometre per hour when running only on batteries and can run a 0-100 in just 7.9 seconds. A single charge lasts up to around 64 km after which, the internal combustion engine answers the car's SOS call. As a factory option the Fisker Karma can be fitted with a solar-panelled roof not only to aid in the recharging of its lithium-ion batteries but also to aid the cabin climate control system.

 9. THINK City

THINK City, a modern urban car, with zero local emissions and energy efficiency three times that of a traditional combustion engine car, is a car for the environment. THINK City comes with a choice of sodium or lithium batteries to accommodate your car to your driving style. It can travel up to 160 kilometre on a single charge and possesses a top speed of 110km/h. Driving a silent car like this one certainly offers a totally new experience. The combination of a smart choice of materials, clever details, and clean lines and surfaces has made the THINK City a prize-winning Norwegian design. It seats two and has a slow start though with an acceleration of 0-80 km per hour in 16 seconds.

 10. Honda Civic Hybrid

We just cannot complete our list of awesome green cars one would love to own without including the Honda Civic Hybrid in it. Under the hood, the Hybrid version sports a power-packed 1.3 litre, four-cylinder petrol engine, which forks out 94 bhp @ 6000 rpm and peak torque of 122 Nm @ 4,600 rpm. This hybrid power is coupled with a Continuous variable transmission. With an overall fuel efficiency of 20.7 kmpl, the 1339 cc car gives you all the comforts of a family car and a full fledged sedan.

The Best Green Cars You Can Buy In India

Maini Reva-i Headed by Chetan Maini, The Reva-i is made in India’s unique looking hatchback powered by small electric re-chargeable lithium-ion motor and can be charged at your normal house socket! Also, The car is available in many attractive color shades. Though, where there are positives of Reva such as compact size, It has its own negatives as well which includes poor service back-up but if you are living in Bangalore, Hopefully, Servicing shouldn’t be a much of concern. Variants & Price: Reva-i Standard: Rs.3,65,000 Reva-i AC: Rs.4,25,000 Reva-i Classe: Rs.4,45,000 Specifications: Engine: AC Motor with Re-Chargeable Lithium Ion Battery. Power: 18 BHP @ 1300 Torque: 52 NM Gearbox: Automatic Fuel Type: Electricity Fuel Efficiency: 80 Kilometer (On Full Charge) What we Like? Compact Size, Perfect for City Can be Re-Charged at Your Regular Home Socket! Extremely Cheap Running Costs What we Dis-Like? Over-Priced Tag 2 Seats Only (For Adults) Design Not to Everyone’s Like Maruti 800 Duo (LPG) More than two decades old Maruti has made 800's production finally at a halt after recent stringent emission norms but the car is still sold except in 13 Major cities. The proper car-like looks with easy maintenance and cheap LPG running won’t let you think of any other reason for not considering to buy one. Variants & Price: Standard Duo BS-3: Rs.2,13,619* AC Duo BS-3: Rs.2, 36,407* (Ex. Showroom Jaipur) Specifications: Engine: 3 Cylinders, 796cc. SOHC Power: 37 BHP @ 5000 RPM Torque: 59 NM @ 2500 Gearbox: 4 - Speed Manual Fuel Type: Petrol / LPG Fuel Efficiency: 16.1 Kpl What We Like? Best After Sales & Service Support Easy on Wallet Fuel Efficiency What We Dis-Like? Poor Build Quality Lacks Safety Short on Space Hyundai Santro Eco (CNG & LPG) In-spite of launching a better looking sibling i10 at similar price range, Hyundai hasn’t yet discontinued the old Santro. On its days, This car was a winner in segment but now if you look around, there are much better options available. Variants & Price: Gl (LPG): Rs.3,65,310 GLS (LPG): Rs.3,85,867 GL (CNG): Rs. 3,95,826 GLS (CNG): Rs.4,16,405 Specifications Engine: 1.1L eRLX Power: 62.1 BHP @ 5500 RPM Torque: 96.1 NM @ 3000 RPM Gearbox: 5 Speed Manual Fuel Type: Petrol / LPG/ CNG Fuel Efficiency: 12.8 What We Like? Spacious Outside Visibility Easy to use controls What We Dis-Like? Dated Looks Dull Interiors Bumpy ride Chevrolet Spark (LPG) A replacement for Daewoo Matiz, the spark comes with cute looks as a bonus and proves to be perfect new car for lady drivers to suffice daily transport needs. After recent price cut, The spark has now become an irresistible deal. Variants & Price: PS: Rs.3,52,816 LS: Rs.3,69,814 Specifications: Engine: 1.0, 4 cylinders Power: 62.1 BHP @ 5400 RPM Torque: 90.3 NM @ 4200 RPM Gearbox: 5 Speed Manual Fuel Type: Petrol / LPG Fuel Efficiency: 14 kpl What We Like? Cute Looks Fuel Efficiency Warranty Package What We Dis-Like? Slowly Getting Dated Plasticky Interiors Cramped Rear Tata Indica Xeta (LPG) Tata Indica Xeta is look-wise a handsome car and I still personally love it over new Vista and recommend most if your driving as well as useage is tough and rough. Overall, Indica is a good city and highway workhorse. Variants & Price GLE: Rs.3,19,791 GLS: Rs.3,36,987 Specifications Engine: 1.2, 4 cylinders Power: 61.1 BHP @ 5000 RPM Torque: 100 NM @ 2600 RPM Gearbox: 5 Speed Manual Fuel Type: Petrol / LPG Fuel Efficiency: 11.8 What We Like? Handsome Looks Strong Built Spacious Enough What We Dis-Like? Long-term Reliability Dated Looks Average Fuel Efficiency

Hyundai Accent Executive (LPG) The Accent truly has a big and executive car feel at small price, Also it is reliable as well. If you are in search of an Eco-friendly sedan at really tight budget, go ahead with accent and also its design still feels to be fresh enough. Variants & Price LPG: 5,36,214 Specifications: Engine: 1.5 L, 4 cylinder SOHC Power: 93.7 BHP @ 5500 RPM Torque: 124.5 NM @3500 RPM Gearbox: 5 Speed Manual Fuel Type: Petrol / LPG / CNG Fuel Efficiency: 11.26 What We Like? Big Car Feel at little Price Nice Beige Interiors Reliability What We Dis-Like? Cramped Seats Average Performance Fuel Efficiency Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia LPG Cedia is the only car available in India with LPG avatar which has sports car like image. That too at an attractive price and easy maintenance but HM - Mitsubishi's weak dealership support may disappoint you. Variants & Price Select LPG: Rs.9,09,000 Specifications: Engine: 2.0 L, 4 cylinder Power:115 BHP @ 5250 RPM Torque: 175 NM @ 4250 RPM Gearbox: 5 Speed Manual Fuel Type: Petrol / LPG Fuel Efficiency: 11.0 Kpl What We Like? Sports Car Image Comparatively Low-Cost Spares Affordable Price What We Dis-Like? Poor After Sales Service LPG may not offer "that" driving pleasure. Less rear seat thigh support. Toyota Corolla Altis (CNG) World’s one of the most recognized luxury car, that too backed by a reliable “Toyota” badge is now available with CNG fuel option in Indian Market which is fitted at dealership level. However it is currently available only in Delhi and NCR at an affordable premium over regular Petrol counterpart. Variants & Price: Base CNG: Rs.10,02,270 + 85,000 Specifications: Engine: 1.8 L, 16 valve 4 Cylinders. Power: 132 BHP Torque: 17.3 Kgm Gearbox: 5 Speed Manual Fuel Type: CNG Fuel Efficiency: N/A What we Like? Comfort & Luxury Reliability Upmarket Mini-Camry Looks What We Dis-Like? Gear Box Almost No Boot Space due to CNG cylinder Honda Civic Hybrid Initially, when Honda Siel released Civic Hybrid at Rs.20 + Lakhs, Public reaction was "Huh! Who's going to pay that much amount just for a Hybrid version of same car which is already available at Rs.12 Lakhs with Petrol fuel option?". Thus, Soon Honda learn from their mistake and as a result the car is now priced just a couple of lakhs more over regular variant and sold like Hot Cakes after major price drop! Variant & Price: VTi-L Hybrid: Rs.14,25,000 Specifications: Engine: 1.3 Liter i-VTec Power: 94BHP @ 6000 RPM Torque: 122 NM @ 4600 RPM Gearbox: CVT Fuel Type: Petrol / Electricity Fuel Efficiency: 13 Kpl What we Like? A VFM Hybrid Fuel Efficient Sportiest + Futuristic Design What we Dis-Like? Hybrid Still Li'l Pricey Soft Rear Suspension Ground Clearance, Not Best for Indian Roads. Toyota Prius The Prius is latest offering from Toyota Kirloskar, and certainly the most expensive hybrid in India. This futuristic cross-over offers almost everything you need, starting from Exclusivity to Head Turning Factor to features but the extremely steep pricing at nearly Rs.30 Lakhs for which you can buy a Merc, BMW, or an Audi makes it rare as well as an unpopular car, unlike other Toyotas. Variant & Price: Z3: Rs.27,08,500 Z4: Rs.28,40,500 Specifications: Engine: 1.8 Liter VVT-i 60Kw Motor Power: 134BHP @ 5200 RPM Torque: 142 NM @ 4000 RPM Gearbox: CVT Fuel Type: Petrol / Electricity Fuel Efficiency: 20 What We Like? Head Turning Factor Design & Futuristic Looks Luxury & Comfort What We Dis-Like? Extremely Steep Price Not Fully a Daily use Practical City Car

4.1 million electric vehicle charging stations in five years? What?!

Frost & Sullivan has released a report stating that 4.1 million electric vehicle charging points will be in place in North America by 2017. The most common ones, 71 percent will be Level 1 charging stations for home charging, followed by level 2, which will account for 27 percent of the installed network (DC fast chargers will only make up a sliver of the total). To go along with the fact that most chargers will be private, nearly 87 percent of all electric vehicles are expected to be charged in residential locations, where they'll be parked in the garage for 10 to 12 hours in a day.

As stated, the report forecasts 4.1 million of these chargers being ready in five years. Wow! Okay, let's start with EV charging stations currently in place and do the numbers.

According to the U.S. Dept. of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center, there are currently a little bit more than 4,150 EV charging stations in the U.S. Statistics were not readily accessible on Canada and Mexico, but let's assume there are at least 500, bringing the North American total for public charging stations to about 4,600. Now, let's assume there are roughly 35,000 home charging stations installed since that's about how many Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf and competitive models have been sold in the past couple of years. So, we figure, there could be about 40,000 charging stations currently installed in North America.

"The charging infrastructure is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 128.12 percent, due to the currency of the 'green' concept and oil prices' volatility," according to the press release. Now, wait a minute. We calculated the CAGR from 40,000 to 4.1 million in five years and got 152.43 percent. Perhaps Frost & Sullivan is starting from a slightly higher number of installed chargers, but something seems to be missing here.

Driven: 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid

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Infiniti's M sedan has finally come into its own with the current generation. Previous versions drove pretty well and had decent interiors, but were invisible on the street and in the marketplace. The current, curvaceous design is a head-turning standout. And Infiniti's interior designers have upped their game, creating a sumptuous new cabin. The car's chassis -- provided one sidesteps a few overly intrusive electronic aids -- has all the smoothness and poise a premium car should.

Beyond all that, the other big change with the new M is the addition of a hybrid model. Situated in between the expected six-cylinder (M37) and V-8 (M56) versions, the hybrid claims to marry the power of an eight-cylinder with the fuel economy of a four-banger. That's a pretty big boast, but it's not necessarily trash talk.

Mechanically, Infiniti's hybrid system is a little different than most. The electric motor is sandwiched between the 3.7-liter V-6 engine and the transmission. Infiniti uses a conventional seven-speed automatic rather than a CVT -- less efficient maybe, but vastly more enjoyable to drive. The location of the motor allows the engine to shut down when you lift off the gas, even at highway speeds. A lithium-ion battery pack is recharged via brake energy regeneration.

The V-6 and the electric motor combine to produce 360 hp, which outmuscles the M37's V-6 (333 hp) but doesn't equal the M56's V-8 (420 hp). However, the hybrid has the advantage of the electric motor's 199 pound-feet of torque, which is available at a low 1770 rpm. Thus, the M hybrid lunges off the line, chirping its tires as the traction control system struggles to keep pace. It also rockets ahead during passing maneuvers. The car feels almost as frantic as the V-8, and definitely quicker than the V-6.

Even so, it's EPA rated at 27 mpg city, 32 on the highway. Its most direct competitor, the Lexus GS450h, is about to be replaced and maybe doesn't make for a very fair comparison, but that fact that the Lexus hybrid gets a comparably pathetic 22/25 mpg just shows how quickly hybrid technology is advancing. Unfortunately, I was only able to achieve an indicated 25 mpg in my week with the car, but that was almost all in-town driving, and with our steep hills here, it's not uncommon for cars to do worse than their EPA city estimates in my hands.

I might have done better had I engaged the Infiniti's "eco pedal," which is available in all versions of the M sedan, and is accessed via a drive mode selector dial. But this technology, wherein the gas pedal pushes back at you if the car decides you're driving too aggressively, is almost as annoying as having a hyperventilating mother-in-law smacking you with her purse whenever she thinks you're driving too fast. Better to leave the dial in normal mode, even at the loss of a few MPGs.

Even without a mother-in-law riding shotgun, the M hybrid does pack on an additional 276 pounds compared to the M37. But, at 4129 pounds, the total is still about the same as a non-hybrid BMW 535i. And the other good news is that much of the additional weight is due to the battery pack, whose location behind the rear seat at least puts the additional burden on the rear wheels, rather than the front. The hybrid version of the M sedan remains a very sweet-handling luxury car. In fact, I preferred it to the M56 that I drove, which was equipped with the sport package. That option (not offered here) includes rear-wheel steering, which makes for less predictable cornering response, as it gives you what feels like a second yaw moment after you turn the wheel. And speaking of steering, even though the M hybrid uses electric power steering instead of the hydraulic set-up in its siblings, the steering feel and linearity is undiminished, as this electric system is incredibly natural feeling.

So, what are the downsides? There are a few. Like most hybrids, the Infiniti suffers some non-linearity in its brake pedal modulation and in its throttle tip-in. Additionally, once or twice the system got momentarily tripped up, with delayed action and then an abrupt downshift. Overall, though, the issues aren't severe enough to spoil the driving experience.

Other negatives include a sacrifice of 4 cubic feet of trunk space to the battery pack, and the rear seatbacks no longer fold down. Also, there's no all-wheel-drive option, as there is with the V-6 and the V-8 cars.

Assuming you can live with rear-wheel drive, the M hybrid makes an awfully strong case. Compared to the M37, the hybrid costs $5000 more, but it trounces the M37 in fuel economy, besting it by 9 mpg in the city and 6 mpg on the highway. Driving an average of 15,000 miles annually, you save nearly $800 per year (with gas at $3.95/gallon) with the hybrid. So the payoff time is just over six years -- less if you factor in the hybrid's expected higher resale value. Oh, and the hybrid is way faster.

It's against the M56, however, that the hybrid looks even better. It drives with very near the alacrity of its V-8 sibling, but it's $5400 cheaper (although the M56 has more standard equipment). Additionally, the hybrid saves more than $1000 per year in fuel costs.

I'd love to see Infiniti engineers perfect the hybrid driving experience because, even as it is, the M hybrid seems very much like the high-performance sedan of the future.

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Driven: 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid

 

2012 Infiniti M Hybrid

Base price (with destination): $54,595
Price as tested: $65,395

Standard Equipment:
3.5-liter V-6 engine, electric motor, lithium-ion battery
7-speed automatic transmission
Infiniti drive mode selector
18-inch wheels
Leather-appointed seats
10-way power front seats
Heated front seats
Japanese ash wood trim
Entry & exit assist system for driver
Power sunroof
Power tilt & telescoping steering wheel
Memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel, mirrors, climate control, and audio system
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Intelligent key with push-button ignition
7-inch color display with multi-function controller
Rear-view monitor
Active noise control
6-speaker AM/FM/CD/XM audio system
Bluetooth
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
HID headlights
Power adjustable/folding outside mirrors
ABS with brake assist
Vehicle dynamics control and traction control

Options on this vehicle:
Technology Package - $3000
- Blind spot warning system and blind spot intervention
- Lane departure warning and lane departure prevention
- Intelligent cruise control
- Distance control assist
- Intelligent brake assist with forward collision warning
- Front pre-crash seatbelts
- Active trace control
- Eco pedal
- Adaptive front lighting system

Deluxe Touring Package - $3800
- Japanese white ash wood trim with silver powder accents
- Semi-aniline leather-appointed seating
- Bose digital 5.1-channel 16-speaker premium audio system
- Forest-Air system
- Suede-like headliner
- Soft double-stitched meter hood
- Power rear sunshade

Premium Package - $3350
- Infiniti hard drive navigation system
- 8-inch touch-screen display
- Voice recognition
- XM traffic and weather
- Zagat Survey restaurant reviews
- Bose 2-channel 10-speaker premium audio system
- 9.3GB Music Box hard drive
- Heated and cooled front seats
- Heated steering wheel

18-inch wheels - $650

Key options not on vehicle:
None

Fuel economy:
(city/hwy/combined)
27 / 32 / 29 mpg

Engine:
3.5L V-6 hybrid
Horsepower: 360 hp @ 6800 rpm (engine + motor)
Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm (engine)
Torque: 199 lb-ft @ 1770 rpm (motor)

Drive:
Rear -wheel

Transmission:
7-speed automatic

Curb weight: 4129 lb

Wheels/tires: 18-inch wheels, 245/50 R18 tires

Competitors: Lexus GS540h, Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluetec

Honda Civic elected as one of the 10 best green cars in the world

2012 Honda Civic has been bagging appreciation since its launch and recently another jewel has been added to its crown as it has been elected as one of the 10 best green cars of the world by Kelley Blue Book. Honda Civic 2012 is undoubtedly pretty fuel efficient but what has made this car worthy of laurels in this case is the value, the reliable features and the riding comfort that this cars offers to its owners. The 2012 Honda Civic is available in three types of engine which offer ultimate highway fuel efficiency of 40 miles per gallon. The three engine types are gas, natural gas and hybrid gas/electric.

In addition to exceptional mileage, Honda Civic 2012 generates minimal greenhouse gas or smog related emissions. Prices have always been one of the major concerns for all the buyers across the globe. With fuel prices touching new heights everyday, customers are drifting toward the most fuel efficient cars rather the most luxurious ones.  The green fuels have finally witnessed some good reception and the buyers around the world are buying more and more green cars. Honda Civic 2012 is one such example; it is environment friendly, fuel efficient and luxurious at the same time.

According to the VP – Corporate Planning of Honda, America Mr. Art St. Cyr, the 2012 Honda Civic sedan provides a range of fuel-efficient powertrain options and thus qualifies as a complete package for any buyer. He also expressed his delight in being recognized as the most versatile offering in its segment by the editors of Kelley Blue Book. In Indian car market also, Honda cars like Honda Jazz, Honda City and Honda Brio have been drawing in good volumes for Honda Cars India.