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EPA releases 2009 best fuel mileage cars, and worst

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced its 2009 best and worst automobiles with respect to fuel mileage. Will this help you decide on a gas guzzler or a green machine?


The EPA news release “Car Shoppers Can Save Money and Time with 2009 Fuel Economy Guide” states that its new list of cars and trucks will help consumers buy more fuel efficient new motorized vehicles.

In fact, EPA administration Stephen L. Johnson states, “With the new Fuel Economy Guide in hand, Americans now have the information they need to buy greener and cleaner cars and trucks."

Johnson adds, "This valuable guide can help jump start any search for a better, more efficient automobile.”

The EPA website for the environmentally cleanest and best fuel efficient car and truck models is at Green Vehicle Guide.

The best of the best, according to the EPA, is (miles per gallon highway/mpg city)

1.    Toyota Prius Hybrid 48/45

2.    Honda Civic Hybrid 40/45

3.    Nissan Altima Hybrid and Ford Escape Hybrid FWD 35/33

4.    Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD and Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD 34/31

5.    Smart Fortwo Convertible and Smart Fortwo Coupe 33/41

6.    Toyota Camry Hybrid 33/34

7.    Volkswagon Jetta (manual, diesel) 30/41

8.    Volkswagon Jetta (automatic, diesel) and Volkswagon Jetta Sportwagon (automatic, diesel) 29/40

9.    Toyota Yaris (manual) 29/36

10.    Toyota Yaris (automatic) 29/35

The lowest fuel mileage cars and trucks overall and by class are also available on the EPA website “Car Shoppers Can Save Money and Time with 2009 Fuel Economy Guide

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