BMW i3 Named Top Green Car

April 22, 2014

April 22, 2014—The 2014 BMW i3 has been named the top green car of 2014, according to a recent Kelley Blue Book report.

The annual list compiles 10 standout efficient vehicles spanning a variety of price ranges and powertrains.

Kelley Blue Book said it chose the BMW i3 not only for its 70-110 miles of electric range, but also the use of naturally tanned leather, recycled materials and natural fibers during the manufacturing of the vehicle.

The i3 was followed by the Nissan Leaf, Toyota Prius, Honda Accord Hybrid and Tesla Model S.

Rounding out the top 10 were the Chevrolet Volt, Ford C-Max, Honda Civic, Lexus ES 300h and Volkswagen Jetta.

Sponsored Recommendations

Best Body Shop and the 360-Degree-Concept

Spanesi ‘360-Degree-Concept’ Enables Kansas Body Shop to Complete High-Quality Repairs

Maximizing Throughput & Profit in Your Body Shop with a Side-Load System

Years of technological advancements and the development of efficiency boosting equipment have drastically changed the way body shops operate. In this free guide from GFS, learn...

ADAS Applications: What They Are & What They Do

Learn how ADAS utilizes sensors such as radar, sonar, lidar and cameras to perceive the world around the vehicle, and either provide critical information to the driver or take...

Banking on Bigger Profits with a Heavy-Duty Truck Paint Booth

The addition of a heavy-duty paint booth for oversized trucks & vehicles can open the door to new or expanded service opportunities.