+ Forbes on green tailgating

With football season in full swing, it's hard to think of a better topic to think about than tailgating- especially if we can make it a little greener! Forbes magazine apparently agrees, because they just published a list of 10 Great Vehicle for Green Tailgating:

Style-conscious city dwellers will like the Mini Cooper Clubman and Scion xB — both gas sippers — on our list. They make the most of their diminutive dimensions and are a solid choice for tailgating urbanites or drivers just looking to downsize without crimping style or practicality.

Pickup trucks are always popular with the tailgating crowd, and for the ones that made our list — like the Dodge Ram and Honda Ridgeline, among others — we specify the most fuel-efficient engine and drivetrain combinations in keeping with our focus on environmentally friendly tailgating.

To that end, we also looked for models with special features that help tailgaters revel more conscientiously, like integrated power inverters that negate the need for loud and smelly generators.

Read more here, and check out the slideshow here