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According to the EPA, the Prius and Civic Hybrid are the cleanest cars on the road, but compressed natural gas cars and some gas-powered cars are not far behind.

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As of today, FedEx has only 172 hybrid trucks on the road. High price premium, lack of tax credits to blame.

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Although previously approved for taxi use, automakers refuse to certify crashworthiness of vehicles with added partitions.

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Companies are buying into car sharing programs and even allowing employees personal use of the vehicles.

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CHERRY HILL, NJ – To celebrate the Car Care Council's Fall Car Care Month, participating Subaru dealers are offering free vehicle diagnostic inspections to Subaru owners in October.

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The centerpiece of the Mercedes-Benz hybrid drive system is the new high-voltage lithium-ion battery, which was specially developed for automotive use.

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YONKERS, N.Y. --- With gas prices soaring, Consumer Reports' latest analysis of owner costs shows that drivers can save anywhere from $500 to $4,250 over a five-year ownership period by choosing selected hybrids rather than similar conventional gasoline-powered vehicles.

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TORRANCE, CA --- The Green Fleet Conference 2008, produced by Bobit Business Media, is set for Sept. 15-16 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

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The city of Galveston, Texas wants to purchase hybrid vehicles, but says a pickup truck is sometimes necessary for job performance.

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA – Hyundai's promised to put a hybrid subcompact, a hybrid mid-size, and a plug-in competitor to the Chevrolet Volt on the road within five years.

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TORRANCE, CA - The first-ever Green Fleet Conference in Chicago Sept.15-16 will open with a keynote speech on fuel-efficient and emissions-reducing models to come in 2009-2011.

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TORRANCE, CA - The first-ever Green Fleet Conference in Chicago Sept.15-16 will open with a keynote speech on fuel-efficient and emissions-reducing models to come in 2009-2011.

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More than 30 “green” trucks and buses take center stage in South Bend, Ind. at the Hybrid Truck Users Forum national conference Oct. 14-16.

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A survey conducted in the U.K. by Hitachi Capital revealed that fleet managers are starting to think seriously about environmental issues.

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Some departments are switching to ethanol, electric, or hybrid-electric vehicles.

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Kelley Blue Book also launched KBB Green which offers Web visitors an alternative-fuel car guide, car-finding tools, forums and blogs.

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An energy company offered the town of Greenwich, Conn. a rate of $4.45 a gallon.

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The electric Minis will help BMW to meet new California regulations that will require carmakers selling cars in the state to offer zero emission vehicles.

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is launching the SmartWay Leaf Campaign to encourage purchases of SmartWay-certified cars and trucks.

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The tax break for hybrids begins to phase out after a manufacturer sells 60,000 qualifying vehicles. Toyota and Honda have already reached that benchmark.

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Fuel savings could be eclipsed by the price of hot new compact vehicles.

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Japanese and German automakers have been investing in clean diesel technology to woo Japanese and U.S. drivers, who have been less enthusiastic about diesel-powered cars.

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