Friday, October 22, 2010

Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt among Green Car finalists

The Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf, two electric-powered vehicles that will go on sale in the United States afterward this year are among the five cars named on Thursday as finalists for 2011 Green Car of the Year.

Two hybrid versions names are Hyundai Sonata, and Lincoln MKZ.

Two of the models are designed to mainly use electric drive -- the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Volt.

Both the Leaf and the Volt will be offered in some areas of the United States later this year.

The one hybrid is from Korea's Hyundai Motor Co Sonata and other is from Ford's luxury brand Lincoln MKZ.

Ford says the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has the most excellent fuel economy ratings for luxury sedans in North America, at 41 mpg for city driving and 36 mpg on the highway.

The Sonata sedan will be the foremost Hyundai hybrid for the U.S. market. Hyundai says the sedan will acquire 36 mpg in city driving and 40 mpg on the highway.


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