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Document Number

5169

Primary Title

ACEEE's Green Book The Environmental Guide to Cars and Trucks Model Year 2001

Author Name

DeCicco, J.;Kliesch, J.

Author Affiliation

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, Washington, DC

Published Date

01/01/2001

Detailed Publish Date

January 2001

Page Count

139

Document Type

BOOK

Publisher Name

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, 1001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 801, Washington, D.C. 20036

Abstract

Many considerations go into buying a new car or light truck. You'll consider price, styling, comfort, performance, safety, reliability, and of course, how well the vehicle will serve your needs, The decision comes down to cost versus value: how much you are willing to pay for the features you want to get. But the costs of car use go beyond what's on the sticker and what you'll spend on fuel and repairs. The toll that cars and trucks take on the environment is often hidden but always very real. This toll includes unhealthy air pollution, oil spills and fouling of water supplies, damage to habitats, and global climate disruption. If you care about the environment, then what you value goes beyond performance or styling and the options featured in the showroom. ACEEE's Green Book helps you choose a greener vehicle, one that is cleaner and more fuel-efficient, minimizing harm to the environment while meeting your transportation needs.

Note

The Green Book can be downloaded from ACEEE's web site http://www.greenercars.org/online.html. You can purchase a 30-day online subscription to the Green Book at a cost of $8.95, or an annual online subscription at a cost of $19.95. You can ordered a hard copy directly from the American Council for an Energy-Effiecient Economy by calling 202-429-0063. Hard Copies are $8.95 + $5.00 shipping and handling.

Copyright Status

Y - Copyrighted--no reprint permission,

Copyright Statement

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

Document Owner

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