WASHINGTON, D.C. --- According to data from R.L. Polk and Co., there were 10.5 million alternative-fuel autos on the nation's roads in 2006, with 60 alternative-fuel models available on the market. The Polk sales figures also reveal that 1.5 million alternative-fuel autos were sold in 2006.
Those numbers will continue to rise. According to the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, additional alternative-fuel models planned for future production include:
In the hybrids category:
Audi Q7 Diesel and Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford Expedition Diesel and Hybrid
GMC Yukon Hybrid
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
Mazda Tribute Hybrid
Mercury Milan Hybrid
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
In the diesels/biodiesels category:
Chevrolet Silverado
Ford F-150
GMC Sierra
Hummer H2
Volkswagen Jetta
In the ethanol (E-85) category:
Ford Interceptor
Lincoln MKR
Toyota Tundra
In the hydrogen category:
Ford Airstream
"There are 10.5 million alternative-fuel autos on the roads and highways of every state across the country. We are happy to see that consumers are, in fact, discovering the alternatives that are available to them on dealership lots nationwide," said Dave McCurdy, president of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
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