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editor: Philippe Crowe
The Toyota Avalon Hybrid was named the “Best Green Car” at the 2013 Atlanta International Auto Show by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA).
The group of automotive journalists has been awarding “best of show” vehicles for four years running, said Davis Adams, president of GAAMA. “The Avalon is an impressive option in the green car category, with size, luxury and fuel efficiency that make it a standout in a segment otherwise crowded with smaller economy cars,” Adams said.
The Avalon’s Hybrid Synergy Drive shares with the Camry Hybrid a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that employs the Atkinson cycle to postpone closure of the intake valves and delay the compression cycle, helping reduce intake and exhaust energy losses to improve fuel efficiency.
The GAAMA said reduced weight, clean aerodynamics and an efficient Hybrid drivetrain combine to give this sedan a combined 40 mpg EPA-rating (40 city/39 hwy). Taking the Avalon’s 17-gallon fuel tank into consideration, the Avalon Hybrid can offer a range of more than 600 miles per tank. READ FULL ARTICLE
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