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newsrel -- Clean, efficient vehicles shown at the 24th annual Abbot Kinney Festival

Posted: 29 Sep 2008 15:04:00
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Release 08-86
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 29, 2008
	  	  	
Dimitri Stanich
(916)322-2990
www.arb.ca.gov

New era of clean, efficient vehicles shown at the 24th annual
Abbot Kinney Festival
Festival showcases clean vehicle test drive

Venice, Calif. - The California Air Resources Board's "Drive
Clean California Campaign" and vehicle manufacturers today
showcased the latest efficient, clean technology vehicles at the
24th annual Abbot Kinney Festival.

The newest battery-electric, hybrid, compressed natural gas and
super-clean gasoline vehicles were on display with several
available for test drive. Consumers were able to consult with
experts about vehicle smog scores, global warming impact, fuel
economy, and state, federal and local incentives.

"California continues to lead the nation in setting automotive
emissions standards in order to protect public health and the
environment from poor air quality and global warming emissions,"
said ARB Chairman Mary Nichols. "The vehicles displayed today are
examples of the state's forty year commitment to get clean
vehicle technology on the road."

All vehicles on display at the festival carried a smog score of
8 or better, with a score of 10 being best. The nine makes and
models showcased at the event included:

Vehicles on display:

    * 2008 Tesla Roadster: battery-electric with a smog score of
10
    * 2008 Lexus 400h L: hybrid-electric with a smog score of 8
    * 2008 BMW Hydrogen 7: hydrogen internal combustion engine
concept
    * 2009 Volvo V50: clean gasoline with a smog score of 9
    * 2009 Nissan Altima: hybrid-electric with a smog score of 9



Vehicles available for test drive:

    * 2009 Nissan Altima (fully loaded model): hybrid-electric
with a smog score of 9
    * 2008 Toyota Highlander: hybrid-electric with a smog score
of 8
    * 2008 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle: clean gasoline with a
smog score of 9
    * 2008 Honda Civic GX: compressed natural gas with a smog
score of 9 


Beginning with the 2009 model year, all cars sold in California
will be required to carry the Environmental Performance Label
comparing the environmental impacts of vehicles. The label
displays a smog score and global warming score on a scale of
1-10. The highest scores indicate the cleanest vehicles.

The annual Abbot Kinney Festival is one of Southern California's
most popular community events. This year's theme was eco-chic
with its new "Connected Green Lifestyle Area" showcasing art,
music, community groups and businesses that inspire healthy
living and environment-friendly activities. For more information
visit www.abbotkinney.org .

To learn more about clean, advanced technology vehicles
available today, visit the Drive Clean California Web site at
www.DRIVECLEAN.ca.gov.

The Air Resources Board is a department of the California
Environmental Protection Agency. ARB's mission is to promote and
protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through
effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and
considering effects on the economy. The ARB oversees all air
pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain
health based air quality standards.

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