IntelliChoice.com: New EPA Ratings Should Not Dim Appeal of Hybrids
- Alternative-Fuel Vehicles not just about fuel economy -
CAMPBELL, Calif. (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) February 24, 2007 --
PRIMEDIA’s IntelliChoice.com,
the online source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis,
today said the Environmental Protection Agency’s
new gas mileage ratings should not be a primary concern for auto buyers
considering hybrids
and alternative fuel vehicles.
“The EPA’s new gas
mileage ratings update a 24-year-old model for measuring fuel economy
and have been anticipated for some time,” said
James Bell, publisher of IntelliChoice.com. “We
strongly support the new ratings, which will help consumers by
estimating miles-per-gallon based on real-world driving conditions. The
bottom line is that hybrids still provide the highest fuel economy when
measured against respective vehicles in their class. According to the
EPA, on average, there will be a 10 percent decrease on most vehicles.”
Bell emphasized that a vehicle’s overall value
should be taken into account when considering a purchase and fuel
economy is just one factor. IntelliChoice.com, which offers value
rankings for all makes and models, calculates vehicle value based on
repair, maintenance, resale value, insurance costs and government fees,
in addition to fuel costs.
IntelliChoice.com’s recently announced Best
Overall Value of the Year awards for model-year 2007 recognized
several hybrid vehicles for their overall value, including the Toyota
Prius, which was ranked as the best car value under $23,000, and the Ford
Escape Hybrid, which was ranked as the best SUV under $28,000.
“We have been saying for some time that fuel
economy is just one of the many appealing factors for hybrids,”
said Bell. “Our value rankings take into
account their many other strengths, such as resale value and high levels
of quality.”
In-depth information about hybrid, alternative fuel and standard cars,
SUVs and trucks can be found at www.IntelliChoice.com.
About IntelliChoice.com
Part of PRIMEDIA's Enthusiast Media, IntelliChoice.com is the market
leader in automotive ownership cost and value analysis. Founded in 1986,
IntelliChoice.com is committed to empowering consumers to make better
purchase decisions by providing independent and essential automotive
information and tools. Through the IntelliChoice.com web site (www.intellichoice.com),
consumers can get the help they need to research, compare, configure and
price vehicles. The site also connects buyers to the buying alternatives
of their choice, including vehicle manufacturers and online buying
services.
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