Pre-Owned Cars Get Green Makeovers at Evcarco

Evcarco is making it easy to drive green, whether you're searching for an eco-friendly preowned car or in the market for the sleek and exotic, near-zero emissions Scorpion.  Evcarco dealerships will soon be open across the nation with a selection of preowned hybrids, electric vehicles, and upgraded traditional cars in addition to the luxury hydrogen fueled Scorpion.  The first of these green car dealerships is already serving the public in Fort Worth, Texas, with plans to open 20 more over the next 2 to 4 years.

About Evcarco

Partnered with Texas-based Ronn Motor Company, Evcarco is the new face in eco-friendly car sales.  The company is dedicated to providing consumers with the best selection of green vehicles and will offer the new high-end Scorpion from Ronn Motors in addition to its preowned inventory.  

The dealerships will offer convenient financing solutions, warranties, and the ability to shop online.  Shipping is available if a local Evcarco dealership isn't available in your area and franchise opportunities are also an option if you're interested in opening your own Evcarco dealership.  

Green Driving Options

At Evcarco, you'll find typical eco-friendly vehicle models - including hybrid Accords, the award-winning Prius, and electric commuter cars like the Wheego Whip.  You'll also see a few surprises in the showroom, all equipped with the RMC H2GO hydrogen injection system.  

The H2GO system is the technology used in the near-zero emissions Scorpion and has proven its effectiveness with reduced emissions and improved gas mileage in big rig fleets in Texas.  The system will be installed in all non-eco cars sold by Evcarco to ensure a truly green alternative for drivers.  

Drive Green with Evcarco

Currently, you can shop Evcarco of Fort Worth's inventory online by make, model, car type, color, price range, or fuel efficiency or visit the dealership in person at 7703 Sand Street.  Additional Evcarco dealerships are coming soon in Texas, California, Oklahoma, Georgia, Nevada, and Florida with plans for more locations in the future.

Visit Evcarco's website for more information on buying a green preowned car or for investment and franchise opportunities.  Visit Ronn Motor Company for details on the Scorpion and H2GO system.  

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Hybrid Luxury

Driving with luxury, style, and fuel efficiency has never been so easy. While the Toyota Prius has long been the standard for hybrid vehicles, it is no longer the only ride in town. The Lexus HS 250h, their hybrid sedan, combines the best of hybrid fuel efficiency and luxurious comfort. Features While many new vehicles these days come with bells and whistles enough to make even the longest drives comfortable and enjoyable, the Lexus HS 250h goes above and beyond. A few of the of the most appealing features of just the standard model of this vehicle are:

• 30% of trunk and interior trim uses sustainable plastics
• Bluetooth system with voice control phone
• Automatic climate control for two zones
• Automatically switching off headlights
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• UV reducing glass for all windows
• 10 color options for exterior trim
• 6 disc CD changer
• Moonroof
• USB connection for MP3 player
• State of the art safety features

The Cutting Edge While we green connoisseurs certainly understand the importance of both luxury and the environment, sometimes government agencies catch on, too. After the initiation of such programs as Cash for Clunkers, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have decided to take further steps towards decreasing the American impact on the environment. Their recent proposal, aimed at the years 2012-2016, would require car manufactures to produce a fleet of vehicles that would have fuel efficiency of 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016. Congress has already put a goal of 35 mpg by 2020 in place, so these new proposals would surpass Congress’s goal 4 years earlier. These measures are projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by almost 950 million metric tons, as well as save 1.8 billion barrels of oil. The punch line of all of these projections and legislation is that the 2010 Lexus HS 250h is already getting 35 mpg. To put this into perspective, the comparably sized and only slightly cheaper Acura TSX only gets at average of 23.6 miles per gallon. Six years ahead of schedule, the Lexus is certainly on the cutting edge of luxury vehicles. The Next Step If you are looking for a luxury vehicle without the typical environmental impact, think about the Lexus HS 250h. It’s a comfortable and worthwhile investment. While the price tag is initially a bit steeper than the competition, the fuel efficiency will make up for this difference within a few years, leaving the Lexus HS 250h a competitive, luxurious, green alternative. Photo Credit: HybridCars.com

2009 New York Auto Show Brings Shades of Green With New Concepts

This weekend marks one of the most important events of the year for car manufacturers, automative dealers, and car enthusiasts around the world.  This year's International Auto Show has a lot in store for the environmentally conscious as well. Along with our green transportation favorites - the amazingly powerful Mercedes BlueTec; the award winning Honda Clarity fuel cell, and, of course, the super-economic Prius - we're seeing plenty of new eco concepts emerging.

This prototype blends the work of GM with the revolutionary design of Segway. The PUMA has room for 2 passengers and features seating rather than the stand-up design of the Segway. The electric motor eliminates fuel dependency and the design would cost half as much as traditional autos to manufacture.  

Giving the sleek Tesla Roadster a bit of competition, the Fisker Sunset is a sporty plug-in hybrid concept.  Production is planned for late 2009 and the curvy convertible will be just slightly more affordable than the Roadster with an $87,000 price tag.

Scion unveiled the sassy micro-subcompact iQ this weekend, featuring 3+1 seating to be more functional than the typical micro car.  The Scion iQ also boasts a smaller carbon footprint than the super-eco Smart Car.  

Images/Sources: Green Car Examiner

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