These vehicles stand out for their superior value, safety, reliability and fuel economy.

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And not just because it was the first hybrid, but because it is consistently the best in key areas most important of which is fuel economy, of course, with reliability a close second.

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The planes, set to arrive between 2014 and 2018, will provide improved reliability, a 30% increase in fuel efficiency, and a 20% reduction in unit operating costs.

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He has shown a strong interest in turning the island into a giant laboratory when the switch to fuel cell vehicles begins in earnest 10 to 15 years from now, as well as in testing the safety of hydrogen gas stations, the long-term reliability of cars and the economic viability of fuel cells.

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More reliability would have come from water-proof substations, building-centric Bloom fuel-cell power and local micro-grids.

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They typically score well on reliability ratings but cost significantly more than the cars on our list when it comes to fuel, insurance and depreciation.

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