Hybrid Vehicles for Livery and Transportation Industry
- By: LAAdmin
- On: 05/21/2008 17:37:50
- In: Livery and Transportation Industry News
Fuel efficiency is a key factor in deciding whether or not to buy a hybrid vehicle, especially now that gas in nearing 4$/gallon across the country. There are many helpful resources available online.
Here are some useful comparisons of some of the most popular hybrids on the market (US News best cars and truck web site), and a link to the Department of Energy's fuel Economy website.
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Vehicle Type |
Fuel Efficiency |
Costs |
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Mercury Mariner Hybrid (2008) |
34 / mpg in city |
$22,905 - $28,945 msrp |
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Us news best cars and truck |
30 / mpg highway |
$21,607 - $27,164 invoice |
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Lexus Rx400h Hybrids (2008) |
27 / mpg in city |
$41,280 - $42,680 msrp |
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Us news best cars and truck |
24 / mph highway |
$36,737 - $37,983 invoice |
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Ford Escapes Hybrid (2008)- |
34 / mpg in city |
$21,745 - $26,505 msrp |
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Us news best cars and truck |
30 / mpg highway |
$20,500 - $24,879 invoice |
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Toyota Camry Hybrid (2008) |
33 / mpg in city |
$25,200 - $25,200 msrp |
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Us news best cars and truck |
34 / mpg highway |
$25,200 - $25,200 invoice |
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Civic Hybrid (2008) |
40 / mpg in city |
$22,600 - $24,350 msrp |
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Us news best cars and truck |
45 / mpg highway |
$20,789 - $22,394 invoice |
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Prius Hybrid (2008) |
48 / mpg in city |
$21,100 - $23,370 msrp |
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Us news best cars and truck |
45 / mpg highway |
$19,834 - $21,447 invoice |
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Prius Hybrid (2009) |
94 / mpg in city (estimated) |
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Department of Energy's fuel Economy website:
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/sbs.htm
Examiner.com, ”Airport limo services go green (feb 7, 2007”)”
Department of Energy Statistics
International herald Tribune, “Hybrid Limousine stretches mileage (sep 17, 2007)”
US News best cars and trucks review 2008