Wednesday, 1 August 2007
Earthcars.com is new comprehensive resource for green vehicle shopping
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The process of researching, comparing and buying an environmentally friendly green vehicle online just got a whole lot easier, as Earthcars.com has been launched to provide consumers an integrated solution that both educates the shopper and connects him or her with retail dealers currently stocking earth-friendly cars, trucks, SUVs and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. At present the site includes over 28,000 new and pre-owned cars in inventory across the United States, with approximately 750 unique trim models going back to the mid-1990s listed.
Earthcars also provides a blog, collection of articles and Frequently Asked Questions section as tools for research, allowing customers to familiarize themselves with the green vehicle industry and stay up-to-date. Dealers are able to join the site and have their inventories listed.
Several parameters exist in order for to a vehicle to qualify as an Earthcar. Fuel economy, electric range, pollution emissions, powertrain design and the “Green Factor” of each manufacturer are considered in assigning ratings on a zero to four "globe" basis. When matches are found in participating dealer inventories, both new and pre-owned models are displayed.
Go to Earthcars.com or read the press release.
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