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Cars with a PZEV emission rating have such tight pollution controls- and the burning of fuel is so complete- that in very smoggy urban areas- exhaust out of the tailpipe is actually cleaner than the air outside.
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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.

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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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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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