Alternative Fuel Autos Catching On

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Catching On (NAPSA)—Consumerinterest and new technology are helping to drive the development of alternative fuel vehicles. That’s the word from experts who say there are over 10 million alternative fuel autos on the nation’s roads today. That’s according to data from R.L. Polk & Co. The Polk figures also reveal that an unprecedented 1.5 million alternative fuel autos were sold in 2006, surpassing automakers’ sales expectations by 50 percent. That’s according to the Alliance of Currently, manufacturers are offering 60 models of alternative fuel automobiles—up from just 12 models for sale in 2000. Automobile Manufacturers. Currently, manufacturers are offering 60 models of these hybrid, clean diesel and ethanol-capable e-85 alternative fuel automo- biles—up from just 12 models for sale in 2000. Automakers are also working with the energy industry, the gov- ernment, fuel providers and fuel retailers to help grow the e-85 ethanol-fueling infrastructure. For more information on ad- vanced fuel-savings technology, visit autoalliance.org. A complete list of available autos can be found at Discover Alternatives.com.

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