Greenopia releases 2009 green car ratings; 4 models snare 4-Leaf recognition.

In California, Greenopia released what it termed the most comprehensive green automobile ratings at greenopia.com.  The car ratings use Greenopia’s EPA-recognized 4-Leaf rating system to provide definitive indications of over 100 models’ impact on the environment. According to the ratings, the Greenopia 4-Leaf ratings went to the Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan, VW Jetta TDI Clean Diesel, Toyota Prius, and VW Sportwagen TDI Clean Diesel.

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