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Week 3: July 24, 2006 Focus on: Clean Cars Cars--many of us can't imagine living without one. They may be almost as American as apple pie, but cars are also a major contributor to America's global warming and energy problems. The gas we use to fuel our cars significantly adds to our dangerous oil dependence. Cars are also one of the biggest contributors to global warming. Fortunately, there are lots of things that can be done to help address these problems. Hybrids and other modern technology can help us build cleaner cars that save us money at the pump, curb global warming, and break our addiction to oil. This week, Smart Energy Summer will present the steps that automakers, the government, and consumers can take to make our cars cleaner, smarter, and more efficient. Interview with Dan Becker, Sierra Club Global Warming Expert FlexFuels vs. Hybrids FAQ I Want My MPG! Factsheet: Hybrid Cars: Driving Solutions (PDF) Raise Fuel Economy! It's The Biggest Single Step On the Legal Front: Fighting for Clean Cars in the States and Courts. See also this factsheet. (PDF)   Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use | © 2008 Sierra Club