When green cars, SUVs and trucks hit the road, everyone seems to notice.
More and more – total vehicle numbers and models – are doing just that. About one in 250 vehicles now on the road are so-called green vehicles – green cars, SUVs and trucks – that is, not standard gasoline-engine vehicles, according to Grist news and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Considering the segment growth, we thought it would be fun and informative to take a graphic look at green vehicles and their still small, but increasing influence on American motorists and driving.
The accompanying infographic, “Green with Envy,” offers a look at:
- some of the basics of going green, such as how the number of available vehicle models has grown over time
- driver values that affect decisions on purchasing green cars, SUVs and trucks.
- top reasons some Americans decide to leave gasoline power behind.
We even provide an example of the cost of taking a trip in a green car and gasoline-powered car from Seattle, Wash., to Orlando, Fla., based on manufacturer mileage claims. And the result may surprise you.
So, take a ride with us on the road to green.
And if you need fast-and-easy financing to purchase a used or new green car, SUV, crossover or pickup, visit RoadLoans.com to get the process started.
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James Mayfield is the Director of Content at Santander Consumer USA and has been creating content on financial topics for more than 10 years. In addition to writing for the Santander, RoadLoans and Chrysler Capital blog sites, his work has…
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