Why is it that hard working Americans are being asked to pay over $4.00 a gallon for gasoline? Fortune magazine recently released its 2011 list of Fortune 500 companies, and, unsurprisingly, three of the top four companies are from the oil industry: Exxon Mobile, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips. In the first quarter of 2011, Exxon Mobil reported nearly $11 billion of profits, and their competitors also saw a huge increase in earnings. With no end in sight of lower gas prices, wouldn’t you want to lower how much gas you use?
Hyundai is doing everything it can to help ease the pain of customers when going to the pump. Customer pleas for improved fuel economy have been heard, and many if not all of the vehicles in the 2011 Hyundai lineup have received an increase of Miles Per Gallon (MPG). Some of the best examples are the Sonata Hybrid, Elantra, and the upcoming 2012 Accent. As hybrid technology has advanced over the years, it has finally reached a level to meet the standards in place at Hyundai. Hybrid efficiency and ground breaking performance come together in the 2011 Sonata Hybrid to provide 35 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on the highway.
Considered to be a safe and stylish compact car, the 2011 Elantra is a force to be reckoned with among automotive sales. Starting well under $16,000, the 1.8L 4 cylinder engine puts out a solid 29 MPG city and 40 MPG highway. The Elantra has become one of the most popular cars in the compact segment with its stylish design and fuel efficiency, making it a sensible investment.
The 2012 Accent features an economically resourceful 4-cylinder engine that puts out a best-in-class standard fuel efficiency and horsepower. As an added value, the engineers included the Active Eco System, which according to Hyundai, “All Accent 4-door models with automatic transmission have an Active Eco System that modifies engine and transmission control for improved fuel economy. In fact, based on internal tests this system provides a 7% improvement in real-world fuel economy over vehicles without this feature.”
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