Top 10 most fuel efficient cars: they’re electric!

The Fuel Economy Guide is enlightening and entertaining (or is that part just me) every year. In the face of increasing concerns regarding fuel cost and efficiency, this week has given us the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide.

Did We Mention The Electric Cars?

My personal favorite part of next year’s guide is the number of electric and hybrid cars evaluated. More hybrids and EVs are available each year, and the EPA is faithfully testing them all. There is, of course, also a wealth of information regarding vehicles that run on more traditional fossil fuels, including (most importantly) evaluations of their fuel efficiency and emissions.

The most fuel-efficient and low-emission vehicles available are, of course, the electric cars and the plug-in hybrids — but in order to offer the widest range of useful information possible, the EPA has released two top-ten lists for fuel efficiency. One list involves the super awesome EVs and hybrids, and the other is for vehicles powered by a standard gas or diesel ICE.

Regarding the 2013 guide, Administrator Lisa P. Jackson says:

“This Administration has been working to foster a new generation of clean, fuel-efficient American vehicles, and part of that effort is ensuring that Americans have access to the best possible fuel economy information when they’re choosing a car. The 2013 Fuel Economy Guide provides Americans information about which car on the lot offers the greatest fuel economy and the lowest environmental impact. These are important considerations that can help families save money while protecting their health and the environment.”

How Do You Drive? (Also With Interactive Assessments)

Annual fuel costs can be personalized with local fuel prices and individual driving habits. Along with greenhouse gas ratings for each vehicle, personalized fuel cost estimates can help consumers make an informed decision when purchasing a new vehicle. Consumers can also see how their fuel costs would change if driving habits were altered, which helps make it a great tool.

“The Fuel Economy Guide gives consumers easily accessible information to help them choose the vehicle that’s right for them. Fuel efficient vehicles help American families save money at the pump, continue to deliver on vehicle performance, and help reduce our dependence on foreign oil while limiting carbon pollution.”

Here’s the Top 10 list based on fuel economy:

The guide is online at www.fueleconomy.gov and will be updated as more 2013 vehicles hit the market. What are you waiting for? Go look at it!

This article was originally published on CleanTechnica. Reproduced with permission.