PICKING A FUEL-EFFICIENT HYBRID CAR

UCS has a thorough new report on how to select from the new breed of fuel-efficient hybrid cars . Excerpt:

Using new research into the cost and performance of hybrid technology, this report provides a comprehensive assessment of the technology, the fuel economy, and the costs associated with a fleet of passenger cars and trucks that rely on hybrid technology to more than double the fuel economy commonly available today. If they are designed well, these hybrids can equal or better the utility, comfort, performance, and safety we’ve come to expect, while saving us thousands of dollars at the gas pump.

You can also download a consumer’s guide to buying a greener vehicle.