Survey: the Current Leaders in Electric Vehicles
https://us.vocuspr.com/Publish/519775/vcsPRAsset_519775_105650_6cedf1fd-d3b9-46aa-8c17-74c4c796a240_0.jpg Survey: the Current Leaders in Electric Vehicles AAA unveils top electric, hybrid and fuel-efficient vehicles—no charge! As consumer interest in electric vehicles remains high with 15 percent of Americans likely to buy an electric vehicle as their next car, AAA is announcing its top electric, hybrid, and other efficient vehicles for 2017. With a focus on the future, the Automobile Club of Southern California’s Automotive Research Center rates and ranks electric vehicles, hybrids, compressed natural gas-powered (CNG), diesels, and high fuel economy gasoline-powered vehicles for the annual AAA Green Car Guide. Vehicles are rated on the criteria that matter most to car buyers, including ride quality, safety, and performance. “While desire for green vehicles is strong, making the leap to an electric, hybrid or other fuel efficient vehicles can be daunting to car shoppers,�?? said Megan McKernan, manager of Automotive Research Center. “AAA’s rigorous evaluations help take the guesswork out by providing an unbiased evaluation of these vehicles based on more than a dozen individual criteria.�??  In 2017, the following vehicles earned AAA’s Top Green Vehicle award: Category Winner Overall Tesla Model X 75D Subcompact Car Chevy Bolt EV Premier Compact Car Volkswagen e-Golf SE Midsize Car Lexus GS 450h F Sport Large Car Tesla Model S 60 Pickup Ford F150 XLT Super Crew SUV Tesla Model X 75D Winners, detailed evaluation criteria, vehicle reviews and an in-depth analysis of the green vehicle industry can be found at AAA.com/greencar. A new AAA study reveals that consumer interest in electric vehicles remains high, indicating that 15 percent are likely to buy an electric vehicle for their next car. The number of Americans interested in an electric vehicle approaches the number planning to purchase a pickup truck. Millennials are even more accepting of electric vehicles, with nearly one-in-five interested in going electric for their next car. With rising sales, longer ranges and lower costs, AAA predicts a strong future for electric vehicles. electric car.png Top Motivating Factors for Electric Vehicle Shoppers: · Concern for the environment · Lower long-term costs · Desire for the latest technology · Access to car pool lanes ​Extended range and flexibility also make hybrid vehicles desirable to Americans, with nearly one third (32 percent) likely to buy the gasoline- and battery-powered alternative. Fuel economy remains a major purchase consideration for all U.S. drivers, with 70 percent rating it as an important factor in selecting any vehicle – equal to the importance of the cost, crash rating and performance – ahead of safety technology (50%), brand (48%), style, color and design (46%) and smartphone connectivity (34%).   AAA East Central is a not-for-profit association with 81 local offices in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York and Kentucky serving more than 2.7 million members. For More Information, Contact: Jim Garrity, Public & Community Relations Manager Desk: 412-365-7274 / Cell: 412-905-9021 / Email: Garrity.James@aaaec.com (mailto:Garrity.James@aaaec.com) -AAA- ______________________ If you would rather not receive future communications from AAA East Central, please go to http://AAAEC.pr-optout.com/OptOut.aspx?519775x25590x87947x2x472868x24000x6&Email=submit%40theautochannel.com. AAA East Central, 5900 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 United States