Forbes picks most technologically advanced green cars
Filed under: Diesel, Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Hydrogen
It's always interesting when non-automotive people decide to create a list of top cars in some category. In this case, the business and financial writers over at Forbes decided to pick ten technologically advanced green cars. Some of the selections - the Honda FCX Clarity and the Chevy Volt - seem obvious. The inclusion of four diesel vehicles among the ten is also an interesting choice. However, there are some some strange choices. Why is the Chrysler Aspen hybrid included instead of the Chevy Tahoe, considering that the latter is already in production. Although the new Lincoln MKS and the Hyundai Elantra Touring may be fine cars, there is nothing particularly exceptional about either one. Even the EcoBoost GTDI V-6 coming to the Lincoln in 2009 is not new technology, although Ford is trying to make it mainstream. The Elantra has nothing that any number of other cars already on the market also have. What cars would you include on the list and which would you drop?
[Source: Forbes]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
3-26-2008 @ 12:08PM
Jimbo said...
Wow, whoever wrote that article needs a slap across the head. The VW Jetta Sportwagen comes with a 2.0 L four cylinder, not a 3.0L. Wouldn't the 2008 MKS be greener than the 2009 MKS since there isn't a 2008 MKS? Choosing the Aspen over the Tahoe which has higher sales volumes and is actually on sale? Listing the 2010 Nissan Maxima diesel when it has yet to make an appearance anywhere? At lease future tech like the Volt has made an appearance at an auto show.
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3-26-2008 @ 3:11PM
Tim said...
I'd drop FCEVs until one is actually for sale, not "limited lease for small fleet testing." I'm on my second used car now, and those have gotten better mileage than just about anything on the market today that's not a hybrid. I personally have no interest in anything gasoline powered for a 'next car'.
Add the Tesla Roadster, expensive yes, but able to be actually bought and delivered in the same timeframe as other vehicles on the list. (considering the waiting list)
But, to be fair Jimbo, it isn't a "TOP 10" list ... it's just a "10" list.
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