With the price of gas topping $4 a gallon in many parts of the U.S., drivers are once again ditching their gas guzzlers in favor of fuel-efficient electrics and hybrids.
Car manufacturing technology has been improving dramatically over the last few years, meaning there's plenty of options for the efficient-savvy car buyer.
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With so many options available, the amount of choices can be dizzying. But never fear -- Mashable is here to help!
We've rounded up some of our favorite fuel-efficient cars, from the all-electric Nissan Leaf to the super-cool Tesla Roadster. Check them out in our gallery below.
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1. Chevy Volt
It's an electric car you can plug into a garage outlet to charge overnight. You get 35 miles of driving on a full charge, then you're screwed.
Wait, no you're not! Once it's out of juice, the Volt switches to a conventional gas engine for a total 375 miles of range.
94 MPGe / 37 MPG
375 Mile Range
Photo courtesy Chevrolet
Click here to view this gallery.
Which one do you want to take for an eco-friendly spin? Sound off in the comments below.
Car fans should also be on the lookout for Mashable's coverage of the New York International Auto Show, which starts Thursday, April 5.
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This story originally published on Mashable here.
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