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About 2-300 pounds of carbon equivalent per person (16% of our individual greenhouse gas emissions) are released to the atmosphere through our use of personal transportation every year.
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Recent advances in technology have made it very easy for people to find a clean car that fits their lifestyle. Search here by year, make, or model and compare smog scores of any vehicle. Or, click the "search clean cars only" box to view only vehicles with a smog score of 8 or better.
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Vehicles come in a variety of technologies. Here you can search by technology type for vehicles available today. Or, learn about upcoming technologies that may provide us with more vehicle options in the future.

Hybrid Electric Ethanol (E85) Flex Fuel
Battery Electric Gasoline
Compressed Natural Gas Diesel
 
Upcoming Technologies:
Plug-in Hybrid electric Hydrogen ICE
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Biodiesel
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Slide the arrow to search vehicles based upon their smog score then press the search button. The higher the smog score, the cleaner the vehicle is. The average new vehicle has a smog score of 5.



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Vehicle Smog score: Vehicle Smog score:       
2008 Tesla Roadster (Electric)102008 Toyota Camry (Hybrid)9
2008 GEMs (Electric)102008 Nissan Altima (Hybrid)9
2008 Toyota Prius (Hybrid)92008 Ford Escape (Hybrid)9
2008 Honda Civic GX (CNG)92008 Mazda Tribute (Hybrid)9
2008 Honda Civic (Hybrid)92008 Mercury Mariner (Hybrid)9

News


No tax credit for Prius, but other hybrids eligible
August 24, 2008 – Orlando Sentinel

Chrysler plans electric vehicles, could be ready in 3-5 years
July 14, 2008 – Free Press

Manufacturers, hauling companies look to greener trucks
July 13, 2008 – The Arizona Republic


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Events


The Future is Green Conference and Expo
September 14, 2008 to September 16, 2008
The Future is Green Conference and Expo will showcase clean air and low carbon energy and transportation technologies and the environmental and economic benefits they bring to our community and planet. The conference will provide attendees with information about how they can integrate new and emerging green technologies that address air pollution, global warming, and petroleum dependency into their lives. It will also provide useful information about possible investment opportunities offered by green markets.

Alt Car Expo and Conference
September 26, 2008 to September 27, 2008
See the latest examples and information on vehicle and transportation technologies including electric, natural gas, biodiesel, hydrogen, ethanol, propane and hybrid and alternative technologies. Ride and Drive lot for experience with all technologies. Seminars and panels discussing transportation options.

California Fuel Cell Partnership Public Tour
September 26, 2008 to September 26, 2008
The public tour includes: * An overview presentation about hydrogen fuel fuel cell vehicles the activities of our members and the role CaFCP plays. * A tour of our facility including a look at our hydrogen station. * A look at fuel cell vehicles and often rides in the cars. * An opportunity to meet our staff and have some question and answer time.


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Hybrid Electric
Hybrids combine an internal combustion engine with a battery and electric motor.
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Ethanol (E85) Flex Fuel
An ethyl alcohol fuel made primarily from corn.
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Battery Electric
EVs run entirely on electricity stored in batteries and have zero tailpipe emissions.
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Gasoline
Gasoline cars with advanced emission control systems.
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COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG)
A fuel made from a mixture of hydrocarbons consisting mainly of methane.
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Diesel
“Clean diesels” use advanced engine control systems to reduce emissions.
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