You don't have to buy a hybrid to go green – but it sure helps.
Nissan Altima Hybrid
Nissan borrowed Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive when developing the Altima Hybrid, extracting 42 city/36 highway mpg from the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motor combination that delivers an impressive 198 combined horsepower. An electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) dictates shifting duties that give it an AT-PZEV rating. Nissan’s usage of Toyota technology is only temporary, as the manufacturer is reportedly developing an in-house hybrid-electric system due to market around 2010.