Which Hybrid is the Most Cost-Effective?
CNN is running a story that compares the best & worst hybrids for your dollar. The rankings shake out like this
#1) Toyota Prius - Cost $22,279, annual fuel cost savings $543.
#2) Chevy Malibu Hybrid - Cost $22,140, annual fuel cost savings $116.
#3) Toyota Camry Hybrid - Cost $25,200, annual fuel cost savings $483.
#4) Ford Escape Hybrid - Cost $25,075, annual fuel cost savings $458.
#5) Saturn Vue Green Line - Cost $24,170, annual fuel cost savings $303.
Read the full story at CNN.
The common yellow cab will begin to look a little different in NYC in the future. Mayor Bloomberg has made a push to go green. He decided to require all NYC taxis to be hybrids by 2012. Although I'm all for programs that improve the environment, even if slightly, my gut reaction was that these added costs were going to be passed right along to consumers. The Mayor says that the costs will be offset by increased fuel savings. The hybrid power train is perfect for the stop and go traffic of NYC, but I'm thinking that those of you in the city may see increased cab fares in the near future.
