As we see a constant increase in our gas prices, more consumers are starting to realize that it is time to take another look at how they get from point A to point B. People are starting to look at the more eco-friendly vehicles as they start to look at vehicles that can offer them more gas for their dollar.

The Environmental Protection Agency has implemented a new fuel economy sticker that can be found on all new vehicles, giving customers a way to compare models before they make a purchase. The EPA has determined the following cars to be the most fuel-efficient for 2008.

1. Toyota Prius Hybrid - City 48 mpg; Highway 45 mpg; Annual Carbon Output: 4.0 tons
2. Honda Civic Hybrid - City 40 mpg; Highway 45 mpg; Annual Carbon Output: 4.4 tons
3. Nissan Altima Hybrid - City 35 mpg; Highway 33 mpg; Annual Carbon Output: 5.4 tons
4. Ford Escape Hybrid - City 34 mpg; Highway 30 mpg; Annual Carbon Output: 5.7 tons
5. Mazda Tribute Hybrid - City 34 mpg; Highway 30 mpg; Annual Carbon Output: 5.7 tons
6. Mercury Mariner Hybrid - City 34 mpg; Highway 30 mpg; Annual Carbon Output: 5.7 tons
7. Toyota Camry Hybrid - City 33 mpg; Highway 34 mpg; Annual Carbon Output: 5.4 tons
8. Toyota Yaris - City 29 mpg; Highway 36 mpg; Annual Carbon Output: 5.7 tons
9. Toyota Corolla - City 28 mpg; Highway 37 mpg; Annual Carbon Output: 5.9 tons
10. Honda Fit - City 28 mpg; Highway 34 mpg; Annual Carbon Output: 5.9 tons

While the price of oil continues rising, we can expect that we will start to see more car manufacturers producing cars that are more fuel efficient thus also more environmentally friendly. This list is the first of many that are to come in the upcoming years. They represent only a stepping stone for what there is to come and what our own technology can bring to not only help the environment but to also help out the average driver.

Pura vida,
Ben