The choice of vehicle that you drive has a greater effect on the environment than any other choice you make as a consumer. There are enormous differences in tailpipe emissions and fuel economy, not just between different types of vehicles, but even within the same type. The following guide will help you buy a greener vehicle, whatever your personal needs. There are a number of choices for purchasing a green vehicle.
Advanced vehicles offer the greatest environmental benefits.
Cars and trucks powered by alternative fuels are an important stepping stone to clean cars and trucks. For gasoline vehicles, the higher the fuel economy, the lower the emission of heat-trapping gases. These cars and trucks go beyond conventional combustion engines to offer the greatest environmental benefits. Battery electrics and hybrid electrics are on the road today. Fuel cells could be on the market as soon as 2004.