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Hummer Concept Takes a Greener Approach

Posted January 14, 2008 8:34 AM

From Crave: The gadget blog:

Hummer doesn't embody environmentalism, but that's the spin GM CEO Rick Wagoner gave when he introduced the Hummer HX concept at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. The Hummer HX is smaller and lighter than Hummer's other three models, but, more importantly, uses uses an E85-capable 3.6-liter V-6 engine. Wagoner extolled the virtues of ethanol as fuel during the press conference, punctuating the point by announcing a partnership between GM and Coskota Inc. to produce ethanol fuel using a new, cost-effective process.

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01/14/2008 1:18 PM

STUPID

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01/15/2008 1:38 AM

Ditto!

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01/15/2008 12:43 PM

How about converting one to a planter?

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