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Zero-Carbon Drive to Sacto Anti-Carbon Rally and Back

Plugs and Cars

Dan Kalb of the Union of Concerned Scientists and Bonnie Holms-Gen of the Lung Association were there to lend their voices of protest against the auto industry's continuing legal assault on California. In a Prius or Civic Hybrid at 50mpg, the trip would have cost about $30 in gas, tolls and parking in Sacto.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

How about a car-mounted wind-generator? Honda Insight, Civic and Accord use an entirely different design: the electric motor never runs without the gasoline engine running at the same time. See Car and Driver s review ] Other hybrids, including the Toyota Highlander and Lexus 400h, are possible future candidates.

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