Modern Vehicle ResearchRyker Lockwood

Car 1

Mazda Tribute Hybrid34 city MPG /30 highway MPG$20,555-25,986With acceleration comparable to a 200-horsepower

V-6, the Tribute will fare well in higher speed traffic and interstate on-ramps.

Tribute Hybrid reduces exhaust emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) by over 70 percent, carbon monoxide (CO) by over 75 percent and hydrocarbons (HC) by approximately 90 percent compared to the US Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions standards.

Car 2

Nissan Leaf.The Leaf starts at $32,780 not including a

$7,500 federal tax break. Leases begin at $349 a month.

A full charge takes eight hours.100 miles, more or less, depending on

weather and Driving style.

Why Car 1

The Mazda Tribute can hold 5 employees, making it a good “company” SUV.

It gets good MPG in the City and average amount for Highways.

Environmentally friendly, but still uses gasoline.

Doesn’t cost much to buy

Why Car 2

Get a federal tax break per car.Doesn’t use any gasoline.Great MPG in city areas.“Futuristic” look.

Sourceshttp://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-04-21/

nissan-s-leaf-runs-99-mpg-on-35-000-freezes-tootsies-jason-h-harper.html

http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/env/hybrid/tribute2.html

http://www.hybridcars.com/vehicle/mazda-tribute-hybrid.html