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2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid HEV

2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid HEV

The 2010 Altima Hybrid is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in one trim only, the HEV.

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2010 Honda Civic Hybrid

2010 Honda Civic Hybrid

2010 Toyota Prius

2010 Toyota Prius

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2010 Honda Insight

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2010 Honda Civic GX

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The Green Rating is a 1-100 score indicating a vehicle's environmental friendliness. Learn more

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Hybrid Electric

Gasoline engine + electric motor = greater efficiency

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Ethanol

Flex-fuel cars run on 85% ethanol (e-85) or gasoline.

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Diesel Biodiesel

Biodiesel is an alternative fuel used in diesel engines.

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Natural Gas

Compressed Natural Gas burns cleaner than gasoline.

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Upcoming

Some day you might drive an electric, fuel cell, or hydrogen car.

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Gas mileage impact calculator

Compare cars’ gas costs and environmental emissions, customized for the number of miles you drive.
Federal and state purchasing incentives

Learn about possible tax credits, HOV lane use, and other benefits on both the state and federal levels.
Alternative fuel gas station locator at U.S. Department of Energy

Locate an ethanol, biodiesel, CNG, or other alternative fuel station near you.

Hybrid - Electric Myth #6

Hybrids are small and underpowered.

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