New Hybrid: The Aptera

Gas prices are skyrocketing and now more than ever we can agree we're sick of it. Fortunately, so were the people at Aptera who not only created a new hybrid but one like any other. Want a full electric version? They have that too.

If fifty miles per gallon sounds good to you, how does bumping the mileage up to 230 miles per gallon sound? The new Aptera Hybrid

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can take you further than any hybrid available today. Its space age design is not only pleasing esthetically but it also is receiving high ratings in simulated crash testing. The Aptera will be available for purchase this year starting in October however it is only initially being released to California residents. Check out the website at Aptera.com or the video below for more details.



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The Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD

New EPA MPG for Regular Gasoline
26 Combined
27 City	25 Highway

Fuel Economics
Cost of a Fill Up	$50
Miles On a Tank	402
Tank Size	17.2 gal

Energy Impact Score
Annual Petroleum Consumption(1 barrel=42 gallons)	13.2 Barrels/year

EPA Air Pollution Score
Air Pollution Score	8 out of 10

Carbon Footprint
Annual Tons of CO2 Emitted	7.1 tons

*Data based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15000 annual miles and a fuel price of $ 3.23 per gallon . Use Your Gas Prices & Annual Miles.

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Data pulled from FuelEconomy.gov

The Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD

New EPA MPG for Regular Gasoline
32 Combined
34 City	30 Highway

Fuel Economics
Cost of a Fill Up	N/A
Miles On a Tank	N/A
Tank Size	N/A

Energy Impact Score
Annual Petroleum Consumption(1 barrel=42 gallons)	10.7 Barrels/year

EPA Air Pollution Score
Air Pollution Score	8 out of 10

Carbon Footprint
Annual Tons of CO2 Emitted	5.7 tons

*Data based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15000 annual miles and a fuel price of $ 3.23 per gallon . Use Your Gas Prices & Annual Miles.

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Data pulled from FuelEconomy.gov

The Mecury Mariner Hybrid 4WD

New EPA MPG for Regular Gasoline
27 Combined
28 City	27 Highway

Fuel Economics
Cost of a Fill Up	$43.61
Miles On a Tank	365
Tank Size	15 gal

Energy Impact Score
Annual Petroleum Consumption(1 barrel=42 gallons)	12.7 Barrels/year

EPA Air Pollution Score
Air Pollution Score	8 out of 10

Carbon Footprint
Annual Tons of CO2 Emitted	6.8

*Data based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15000 annual miles and a fuel price of $ 3.23 per gallon . Use Your Gas Prices & Annual Miles.

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Data pulled from FuelEconomy.gov

The Ford Escape Hybrid FWD

New EPA MPG for Regular Gasoline
30 Combined
31 City	29 Highway

Fuel Economics
Cost of a Fill Up	$43.61
Miles On a Tank	405
Tank Size	15 gal

Energy Impact Score
Annual Petroleum Consumption(1 barrel=42 gallons)	11.4 Barrels/year

EPA Air Pollution Score
Air Pollution Score	8 out of 10

Carbon Footprint
Annual Tons of CO2 Emitted	6.1 tons

*Data based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15000 annual miles and a fuel price of $ 3.23 per gallon . Use Your Gas Prices & Annual Miles.

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Data pulled from FuelEconomy.gov

The Nissan Altima Hybrid

New EPA MPG for Regular Gasoline
34 Combined
35 City	33 Highway

Fuel Economics
Cost of a Fill Up	$58.14
Miles On a Tank	612
Tank Size	20 gal

Energy Impact Score
Annual Petroleum Consumption(1 barrel=42 gallons)	10.1 Barrels/year

EPA Air Pollution Score
Air Pollution Score	N/A

Carbon Footprint
Annual Tons of CO2 Emitted	5.4

*Data based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15000 annual miles and a fuel price of $ 3.23 per gallon . Use Your Gas Prices & Annual Miles.

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Data pulled from FuelEconomy.gov

The Honda Civic Hybrid

New EPA MPG for Regular Gasoline
42 Combined
40 City	45 Highway

Fuel Economics
Cost of a Fill Up	$35.76
Miles On a Tank	465
Tank Size	12.3 gal

Energy Impact Score
Annual Petroleum Consumption(1 barrel=42 gallons)	8.2 Barrels/year

EPA Air Pollution Score
Air Pollution Score	9 out of 10

Carbon Footprint
Annual Tons of CO2 Emitted	4.4

*Data based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15000 annual miles and a fuel price of $ 3.23 per gallon . Use Your Gas Prices & Annual Miles.

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Data pulled from FuelEconomy.gov

The Toyota Camry Hybrid

New EPA MPG for Regular Gasoline
34 Combined
33 City	34 Highway

Fuel Economics
Cost of a Fill Up	$50.00
Miles On a Tank	526
Tank Size	17.2 gal

Energy Impact Score
Annual Petroleum Consumption(1 barrel=42 gallons)	10.1 Barrels/year

EPA Air Pollution Score
Air Pollution Score	8 out of 10

Carbon Footprint
Annual Tons of CO2 Emitted	5.4

*Data based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15000 annual miles and a fuel price of $ 3.23 per gallon . Use Your Gas Prices & Annual Miles.

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Data pulled from FuelEconomy.gov

The Toyota Prius

New EPA MPG for Regular Gasoline
46 Combined
48 City	45 Highway

Fuel Economics
Cost of a Fill Up	$34.59
Miles On a Tank	493
Tank Size	11.9 gal

Energy Impact Score
Annual Petroleum Consumption(1 barrel=42 gallons)	7.4 Barrels/year

EPA Air Pollution Score
Air Pollution Score	8 out of 10

Carbon Footprint
Annual Tons of CO2 Emitted	4.0

*Data based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15000 annual miles and a fuel price of $ 3.23 per gallon . Use Your Gas Prices & Annual Miles.

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Data pulled from FuelEconomy.gov