Alternative Fuel Vehicles: A 'Well-Kept Secret'

The latest cars pollute less and are more fuel-efficient.

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April 12, 2002, 1:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


"Ebron said that while many people know about the importance of reducing air pollution and the eventual consumption of all fossil fuels, recent gasoline price increases and heightened supply concerns have given AFVs a new raison d'être...At 52 locations in 30 states, people can examine and test-drive vehicles powered by the latest alternative fuel engines, including hybrid gas/electric, fuel cells, natural gas and ethanol."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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