Honda has once again topped the list in the annual environmental ratings for 2009 models published by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEE).Despite tough times in the global car industry, manufacturers continue to make progress by fine-tuning their engines and transmissions and adding emissions control technologies to comply with forthcoming federal fuel economy standards.
ACEE’s Green Book® Online once again placed Honda’s natural gas-powered Civic GX in pole position - a title it has held for the past five years - with the Toyota Prius and Honda Civic hybrids following close behind.
Top ten rankings also went to the Smart Fortwo Convertible, the Toyota Yaris and the Nissan Altima hybrid.
US domestic car maker, Chevrolet managed a top ten spot with its Cobalt/Pontiac G5 twins, marking the improving performance of US domestic vehicles in the rankings.
Volkswagen’s Jetta and Jetta Sportswagon diesels just missed out on the top spots, but highlighted the progress made in ‘clean diesel’ technology – meeting emissions standards in 50 states – a target previously not met by diesel-powered vehicles.
Now in its 12th year, the ACEE Green Book Online guide to cars and trucks highlights 2009’s ‘Greenest’, ‘Meanest’ and ‘Greener Choices’, as well as advice on how to ‘buy green’.
Below are the ratings highlights for GREENEST Vehicles;
Below are the ratings for the MEANEST vehicles;
Source;
http://www.aceee.org/
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