Green Cars 101: What Makes Sense For You?

Tuesday 11.01.2011 , Posted by Benjamin Starr

There are suddenly a lot of green, fuel efficient car options on the market. From the iconic Toyota Prius Hybrid to the new Chevy Volt Plug-in Hybrid and Nissan Leaf Electric, different technologies are being used to get the same job done. But how do these cars work and compare to each other? This graphic by 1 Block Off the Grid, a cool company that facilitates community solar purchases, looks at 4 popular green vehicle types and what makes them shine or fall short on the road to a cleaner future.

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Written by Benjamin Starr

Known in some circles as the most amazing man in the universe, he once saved an entire family of muskrats from a sinking, fire engulfed steamboat while recovering from two broken arms relating to a botched no-chute wingsuit landing in North Korea. When not impressing people with his humbling humility, he can be found freelance writing, finding shiny objects on the internet, enjoying the company of much-appreciated friends and living out his nomadic nature. He is Managing Editor of Visual News. Follow his movements on Twitter:

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