One day they may be up and the next day they may be down, gas prices. As many feel the pain at the pump, there are nine cars that can lessen this agony because they offer the best fuel economy.

From two-seater cars to midsize station wagons, take a look and see if the cars listed are the ones you suspected were the most fuel-efficient. What do you think about these vehicles?

EPA Class/Vehicle Description/Fuel Economy (Combined)

1., 2. Two-Seaters	smart fortwo electric drive Convertible	107*
	smart fortwo electric drive coupe	107*
3. Minicompacts	Scion iQ EV	121*
4. Subcompacts	Mitsubishi i-MiEV	112*
5. Compacts	Ford Focus Electric	105*
6. Midsize	Nissan Leaf	115*
7. Large	Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack)	95*
8. Small Station Wagons	Honda Fit EV	118*
9. Midsize Station Wagons	Toyota Prius v	42

Source: U.S. Department of Energy

Tried and True

Here’s a snippet of information: Americans take to the roadways and drive more than 2.6 trillion miles per year in cars, SUVs and trucks. And, whether you’ve purchased your dream car or are just driving your vehicle because it fits your lifestyle and is practical, options for fuel-efficient cars are aplenty.

Fill ‘Er Up, Again!

Many are banking that gas prices will take a nosedive as the economy steadily improves. In the meantime, these cars may help you achieve just that. Happy driving!

Web Links:

–http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/best-worst.shtml;

–http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=394&type=student

-Kimberly Williams