A Look at the Most 'Eco-friendly' Cars of 2020 for Students at Automotive College
Fuel-efficiency has become a buzzword in the automotive industry over the last five to ten years. A car’s fuel-efficiency is important because a. it saves drivers money and b. helps reduce their carbon footprint.
With that in mind, innovation in the automotive industry is becoming more and more focused on sustainability, with automakers working to reduce vehicle CO2 emissions. Electric and hybrid cars are becoming more practical, affordable, and in turn, more common.
Read on to discover some of the most eco-friendly cars that drivers can buy today.
The 2020 Nissan Leaf Is a Good Option for Eco-Conscious Drivers on a Budget
If you’re looking for an eco-friendly car with the wow factor, then you may need to skip ahead. However, if you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful eco-friendly car that won’t break the bank, then the Nissan Leaf might hold your attention.
The 2020 Nissan Leaf is available in five models ranging from the standard S to the top of the range SL Plus. With a starting price tag of just under $44,000, this eco-friendly electric vehicle isn’t much more expensive than its gas-powered siblings.
The standard version boasts a 110kw electric motor capable of generating 147hp, enough to impress those at auto mechanic schools. It can also accelerate from 0 to 100km in just over 7.4 seconds, so there’s no compromise on power.
The Leaf S has a competitive driving range of 240km, which is more than enough for short, daily commutes. As well as this, the car includes a handful of useful safety features like automatic braking, pedestrian detection, and blind spot monitoring.
The BMW i3Lets Drivers Dart Around the City Without Harming the Planet
Next up is the 2020 BMW i3. This little green-mobile is a fun city car that’s perfect for darting in and out of traffic. Its modern, chunky body screams ‘electric vehicle’ and may not be to the tastes of any BMW purists in auto mechanic programs, but might appeal to drivers that want to make a sustainability statement.
The latest i3 is available in two main models, and drivers can also opt for a gas-powered range extender if they’re not ready to go 100% electric just yet. The all-electric version has a 245km range, which reaches 370km with the range extender.
Thanks to its lightweight body and powerful battery engine, the i3s version can race from 0 to 100km in less than 7 seconds. It’s also capable of generating 170hp completely silently with zero CO2 emissions. A great option for drivers that want to save the planet fast.
The 2020 Tesla Model S is Still the Gold Standard in EVs for Students in Automotive College
It would feel wrong to write an article about eco-friendly cars and not include a Tesla. For drivers that want the best of the best and are prepared to pay for it, the Tesla Model S is worth looking at.
One of the most impressive features of the 2020 Tesla Model Sis its 595km range. It has two electric motors for the front and back wheels, meaning that drivers can enjoy full-time all-wheel drive.
And of course, it’s also impressively fast. The Tesla Model S can accelerate from 0 to 100km in a breathtaking 2.4 seconds, which is no small feat for a car that values sustainability over speed.
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