Whether or not you currently own a new or Certified Pre-Owned Hyundai near Outer Banks, NC, you probably know a little something about just how fuel-efficient and eco-conscious the Hyundai brand’s lineup is. And so it’s no surprise that Hyundai Motor Company recently earned a spot in the 2016 Newsweek Green Rankings. Created in 2009 via a collaboration between Newsweek, HIP Investor, and Corporate Knights, the Newsweek Green Rankings are the be-all, end-all when it comes to assessing the ecological aptitude of the world’s top corporations.
The Newsweek Green Rankings evaluate the environmental performance of the United States’ 500 largest publicly-traded companies, and the world’s 500 largest publicly-traded companies. Eight key performance indicators (KPI) are used in establishing the rankings, and there are clear rules regarding replicability by a third party. There are a number of reasons why Hyundai Motor Company earned a spot on this prestigious list, and one of the biggest is Hyundai Blue Drive. The next time you visit us to test drive an eco-friendly car like a 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid near Nags Head, NC, be sure to ask us about Hyundai Blue Drive – for the simple reason that it guides the Hyundai brand’s approach to designing automobiles that are fuel-efficient, low-carbon, and ideally suited for preserving the environment.
Mike O’Brien, Vice President of Corporate and Product Planning for Hyundai Motor America, emphasized the importance of Hyundai Blue Drive and referenced a certain soon-to-arrive state-of-the-art car when he said, “Hyundai will continue to place importance on its eco-friendly Blue Drive lineup in all segments. Part of this initiative is the arrival of the Hyundai Ioniq late this year, marking Hyundai’s very first car offered in three electric versions to debut in the U.S.”
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