After Volkswagen failed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) emissions tests with a “defeat device” on more than 11 million diesel vehicles, cars with low greenhouse emissions have been on top of customers’ shopping lists. Vehicles that emit nitrous oxide gas 40 times of the EPA standard are causing major public health issues such as asthma and respiratory illness. That’s why buying salvage or totaled vehicles with low carbon footprint is a great idea. To be precise, if you look for a crashed car for sale, you can get higher fuel efficiency causing comparatively lower greenhouse gas emissions per gallon. Let's take a look at some of the cars that have the lowest carbon emissions and are fuel efficient.
1. Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid, a luxury performance vehicle has the highest score in greenhouse gas emissions out of all the large cars. The car consumes a gallon of fuel in every 50 miles and 66 miles per gallon on highways. Its E-performance has reduced the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The car makes a huge difference with its carefully planned concept.
2. Ford’s Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid
Ford’s Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid was the only vehicle to have scored 10 in emitting the lowest greenhouse gas among all the midsize hybrids. The car consumes a gallon of fuel in every 81 miles and 88 miles per gallon on highways (which is extremely good). The car goes a step further than any other regular Ford Fusion Hybrid as it has an ability to push itself forward under electric power for 21 miles before switching over to hybrid operation.
3. Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a hybrid and fuel alternative vehicle, which along with other small cars like Toyota Mirai has scored 10 for air pollution and greenhouse emissions. The car is an electric vehicle that gets 99 mpg and 105 mpg on the highway. As a leading hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, it converts oxygen and hydrogen fuel into electricity.
4. Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell
Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell is another small SUV and a fuel cell vehicle that has scored highest in EPA test. The car is the first mass-produced fuel compact utility vehicle that emits the lowest greenhouse gasses and has minimum air pollution effect. The car consumes a gallon of fuel in 51 miles.
Last Word
All the cars mentioned in this write-up leads the station wagon segment with top scores for greenhouse emissions and air pollution and offer excellent fuel efficiency. The list does not limit to these four and there are numerous other cars that are available for auctions, listed as junk cars for sale. If you are planning to buy a car that looks great and is also environment-friendly, you can simply bid on the auctions, make certain repairs in the selected car, and make your dream come true.
