green-car2314jpgGlobal Warming has become a well known fact even among the ordinary people these days. Using a green car instead of the normal cars might be a solution to this problem. These days we see a rise in concept green cars being announced. And the best part is, most of them are coming out in real and hitting the roads. Some of these green cars run on stored electric on their battery, some use hybrid technology of IC engines and electric motors simultaneously to maximize fuel efficiency, some run on ethanol which may be a sustainable alternative to petrol/diesel, some run on LPG etc. What are the best cars among those cars that can really help to save the earth? Here is a list of top 10 among them. Take a look.

1. Reve G-Wiz

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  • Best Selling Electric Car
  • Traction Motor :    AC, 13 kW peak power
  • Charger:    Onboard
  • Charging connector:    Cable to standard domestic 230V 13 Amp outlet
  • Charge time:    8 hours to full power
  • Pack voltage:    48 V
  • Battery type:    8 lead-acid batteries
  • Battery rating:    6 V, 200 A h each
  • Batteries location:    Under front seats
  • Maximum speed:    80 km/h (50 mph)

2. MINI E  150kW Asynchronous / Li-ion

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  • Motor Power : 204 PS (201 hp/150 kW) and 220 N·m (162 lb·ft) of torque.
  • front wheels drive
  • lithium-ion battery pack capacity of a 35kWh
  • Top speed is electronically limited to 95 mph (153 km/h)
  • car’s range : 150 miles (240 km) on a single charge under optimal conditions
  • Estimates of normal driving conditions put ranges at 109 miles (175 km) city and 96 miles (154 km) highway

3. SMART fortwo EV  30kW

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  • Motor Power : 30kW output
  • top speed of 70 mph
  • 0-30 mph in 6.5 seconds
  • range of up to 72 miles,

4. NICE MEGA City  4kW DC/Pb-Acid

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  • Motor : 4kW DC
  • Battery : Pb-Acid
  • Kerb weight : 645 kg
  • Range  : 38 - 60 miles
  • Max speed : 40 mph
  • Seats : 2

5. Xebra Electric 3 Wheel

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  • 3 seater Zero emmission electric vehicle
  • three wheel design
  • Motor: 5 kW (6.7 hp)
  • Top speed : 36–40 mph (64 km/h)
  • Range of about 20 - 25 miles (40 km) with standard batteries, or 40 miles (64 km) with the optional extended range batteries.
  • suspension stiffer springs and shocks for  lower resistance and better handling

6. Toyota Prius hybrid

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  • hybrid electric mid-size car
  • GasolineEngine : 1.5 L DOHC I4 VVT-i, 57 kW (76 hp) @ 5000 rpm,115 N·m (85 lb·ft) @ 4200 rpm
  • Electric Engine : 500 V, 50 kW (67 hp) @ 1200 rpm, 400 N·m (295 lb·ft) @ 0 rpm
  • 0 to 60 miles per hour in 10.5 seconds.
  • smaller and lighter NiMH battery
  • the battery pack of the 2004 Prius is warranted for 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 8 years

7. Citroen C1 1.0i

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  • Engine 998cc
  • Power 68bhp @ 6000rpm
  • Torque 69lb ft @ 3600rpm
  • Transmission Five-speed manual
  • Fuel 61.4mpg (combined cycle)
  • CO2 109g/km
  • Acceleration 0-62mph: 13.7sec
  • Top speed 98mph

8. Honda Civic Hybrid

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  • Honda Civic Hybrid is a hybrid version of the Honda Civic sedan
  • gas engine : 1.3 L I4 SOHC
  • electric engine: 156 volt 15 kW
  • Power : 93 hp (69 kW) @ 6000 rpm
  • 15-inch lightweight alloy wheels

9. Ford Focus ECOnetic

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  • Engine Cubic Capacity : 1560 cc
  • Transmission : 5-spd
  • Power : 90 bhp @4000
  • Torque : 158 lb ft @1750
  • Top speed (Manual) : 111 mph
  • 0-62 mph (Manual) : 12.6 seconds

10. SMART fortwo coupe  LPG

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  • Vehicle class    City-car
  • Fuel type    LPG
  • Transmission    sequential manual 6-speed
  • Engine capacity    999cc

Conclusion

Of these green cars available in the market the electric cars are the greenest, until somebody invents a car that can run on sea-water. Just plug these cars into the wall socket of your house and these cars will be charged overnight making itself ready for the next day ride. We have listed these cars at the top positions and the remaining cars are of either hybrid technology or employ fuels other than petrol or diesel.
Change your car to a green one and help the planet to stay green.