The non-stoppable gas price increase can be a nightmare for any vehicle owner at this time. Fortunately, there are current smart options that can help you save gas and money, as well as help reduce the greenhouse effect.

In the past few years, the list of hybrids, electric and fuel efficient cars has been increasing. These new vehicles also come with top notch technology that can help, literally, make your life easier.

The popular Toyota Prius gets an estimated 50 miles per gallon. This car was made to target new and young buyers, however with prices starting at over $19.000 is expensive for this type of buyers. Other smaller options (also more affordable) are: Scion iQ (37 mpg and starts at $15,995), Nissan Versa (34 mpg starting at $10,990), Hyundai Accent (33 mpg starting at $12,545) and last one is the Ford Fiesta (33 mpg starting at $13,200) .

Options in midsize vehicles are the Kia Optima, it reaches an estimated of 37 mpg and starts at $25,700. If you don’t mind paying a little extra for diesel vehicles, Volkswagen has two very fuel efficient around $26,000, in the 34-35 mpg range, you can choose between the Jetta SportWagon and the Passat sedan.

If you are thinking of going electric, GM has a top favorite. The Chevy Volt has surely excited a lot of new buyers. The only concern about a gas-free vehicle is long road trips. Many customers fear they might run out of power if they can find a recharging station. The other negative aspect: the price, currently set at over $40.000.

For less than $30.000 you can opt for the The Mitsubishi i. With an amazing estimate of 112 mpg, it is the most efficient electric car out on the market. Unfortunately is only available on the West Coast at the moment.

For all electric vehicles there is a $7.500 tax credit rebate, which can surely put a smile on your face.

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