The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has recently named the twelve cleanest cars in the US today. The agency named the best fuel efficient cars in the market today to aid consumers who are in the market for a car that will give them great fuel economy and would be able to take a part in the drive to protect the environment.
For ten years, the council has compiled the twelve greenest cars for every model year. And for only the second time in the history of the council, every single car included in this year’s list comes from Asian car makers. The list also featured four new models which show the increasing number of green cars being produced. The reason mainly is the rising prices of gasoline and the increasing environmental awareness in the public.
Leading the list is the Honda Civic GX which runs on compressed natural gas. The GX looks just like the ordinary Civic model but its fuel efficiency is much better. The car is Honda’s answer to the demand for cleaner cars and with this car, they have set a new standard in the clean car segment. While hybrid electric cars are the most popular cars in terms of fuel efficiency, the Honda Civic GX proves that there is a better alternative to using electric motors to drive a car. The use of compressed natural gas can still be enhanced with aftermarket parts like a DC Sports cold air intake component that will cool the air going into the combustion chamber. The Honda Civic GX is only rated at 100 horsepower and 98 lb-ft of torque but the continuously variable transmission employed by the GX efficiently transfers all those power to the wheels.
Following the Honda Civic GX in the list is the popular Toyota Prius. This Toyota hybrid has become an instant hit when it was introduced to the US market. The soaring gas prices prompted a huge number of American motorists to go for a car such as this. The Prius uses an electric motor to ease the load carried by its engine. This translates to better fuel economy since during idling and low-sped driving, the electric motor takes over the operation of the car.
The third car in the list is another hybrid and another car from Honda. The Honda Civic Hybrids also makes it as one of the cleanest cars in production today. The inclusion of the second Honda model in the top three shows and reflects the dedication of Honda in developing and producing cars that are environmentally friendly. The top three cars are rated as PZEV or Partially Zero-Emission Vehicles.
Another Asian car manufacturer that made it to the list of the top twelve cleanest cars is Nissan. Their Nissan Altima Hybrid is the fourth cleanest car in production today. The Altima Hybrid is also rated as a partially zero-emissions vehicle.
The fifth car on the green list is another Toyota model which is the Toyota Yaris. The Yaris is rated as an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II. Two other Toyotas follow the Yaris in the list. These are the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota Camry Hybrid. Toyota also has been making progress in the production of clean vehicles which is evident in the entry of four of their models in the top twelve green cars.
The Honda Fit which recently won Best of The Year Award at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show also appeared as the eighth cleanest car. Kia, another Asian brand has also a car in the top twelve list, this being the Kia Rio/Rio 5. Other cars which made the list are the Hyundai Accent and the Elantra. The conventional Honda Civic is the twelfth cleanest car.
Lauren Woods
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First book i wrote when i was twelve?
CHAP 1- CHILD: Adam was a 12year old boy. He lived in a suburban home with his father and his mother. He had the most beautiful green eyes, which his mother always commented. He was a little stocky, but his mother told him not to worry about it. He was tall for his age and he had chestnut brown hair. He was an extremely respectful little boy. His mother and father treated him with warmth and hospitality, as if he was a god. He was never struck or beaten like most boys were. His parent’s names were Harry and Tina Salawash. They lived in Philadelphia on a small street called Walnut Ave.It suited there simple living life just fine. His mother, Tina, worked as a real estate agent. His father, who had graduated from Yale, worked as a physician in a clinic not far from their house. As Adam headed to school on that day, he saw a cop car with people all around it. He knew he wasn’t aloud to cross the street but, despite his mother’s warnings, he crossed anyway. When he reached the cop car, he saw a man with a black briefcase hunched over something. As he struggled to get through the crowd, he could see it was a man that was dead or just unconscious. But Adam, the smart boy he was, knew the man was dead. On the mans face was what looked like to be two cuts that formed a frown. Adam was shocked at the detail that must have been taken to form the frown. It was at a perfect angle that sent chills down Adams spine. As the man with the briefcase turned the body over, Adam saw the number 7 carved in the mans back. It looked as if it was cut with a different instrument than the frown. Under the number 7 was the name “Luke”. Adam supposed it was either the killer’s name, or it was the victim’s name. As the policemen hurried people away, an ambulance came blazing down the street. Adam knew there was no way of saving that man, even if he was still alive. From listening to his dad, he knew that if you cut the middle line on the mouth, it would split your mouth apart. And from the deep cuts in the mans back made Adam certain he was dead. As Adam walked down the street, he could feel the coldness shove against him like a wave. On the way, he thought about everything he had for homework last night. He always makes sure he doesn’t leave his house without all his homework complete and in perfect condition, but he just liked to make sure of it while walking. Then, the dead man popped into his head. He didn’t know why, but it sort of haunted him, but it also filled him with glee. He was puzzled by this and kept walking till he arrived at school. He told his friends about the dead man, but didn’t dare mention about his happiness towards it. After the dismiss bell rang, he put on his heavy coat and started his trek home. He had five dollars that his father gave him every day for emergencies. His dad told him that if he didn’t use, just save it up so he can buy something big that he wants. Even though this was a good source of money, Adam usually spent his dad’s hard earned money on a candy bar, a black and white cookie, and a medium glass bottle of Coke. As he arrived at his favorite deli, he saw the clerk, Shelly, reading a newspaper. Shelly was a red haired high school dropout who consistently chewed Winterfresh gum. Adam thinks that she also smokes, but never mentioned it to her. As he got his food and walked up to the counter, he looked at Shelly and said “Anything good in the world today Shelly”. She smiled. Even though she was a dropout who hung out with the “bad boys”, she was always good at heart and could never hurt anyone. “Not today Count Chocola”. They had agreed on this name because he ate so much chocolate. “You mean nothing is going on?” She knew he was playing mind games and told him to get out or shell call the cops and tell them some crazed kid is stealing chocolate. Adam laughed and walked out waving goodbye. Shelly chuckled and then got back to work.
CHAP 2-Home: Adam approached Walnut Street with happiness. He was feeling particularly happy on this day, and couldn’t figure out why. He saw one of his neighbors walking her lab, and he ran to pet it. The lab was named Maximillion, and everyone loved it. It had the biggest brown eyes. It always smelt like fresh flowers, and its fur was never in knots or curls. He smiled at the woman, whose name was Rosaline. She was a middle aged woman who was actually friendly to the kids in the neighborhood. She even brings out fresh baked cookies and milk and leaves them on a table outside her house. “Well Adam, you’ve certainly grown taller over the summer” she said in her old dry voice. “Well you’ve grown older over the summer” Adam joked. In this community it was okay to say jokes and make playful fun about someone. Rosaline threw back her head and hollered out a laugh. She then grabbed his cheeks “Well you’ve become a smart alec”. He laughed and said goodbye. He walked over to his house. His father had a meeting today and his mother didn’t get home until 6pm. He cursed hims
I couldnt copy down the whole thing. this doesnt even show the plot. im very angered.
Not the best thing I ever read, but it’s pretty good for a 12 year old.
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its pretty good for a twelve year old
i dont get the end tho when it says "He cursed hims" and are u goin to put out the rest its really intrestin
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