Washington tests three alternative energy cars for pollution rule
Local governments in the Washington region tested three cars powered by electricity, compressed natural gas, and methanol as a first step toward meeting new federal pollution requirements by 1998. Officials from the area observed the demonstrations to gauge feasibility and impact.
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Governments push pollution fighting cars in new mandates
Federal rules require local governments in metropolitan Washington to buy 30 percent alternative energy light vehicles by 1998 and 70 percent by 2000. Washington Gas Co. shows a compressed natural gas Dodge Spirit with a $3200 conversion. A methanol Lumina runs on M85 as the Energy Department showcases alternative fuel tech. Potomac Electric Power Co. displays a quiet Force Geo Metro limited to 60 mph and about 40 miles.
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Washington Gas Co
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Felix R. Sanchez
American Methanol Institute
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