Environmental Concerns Grow Hybrid Car Sector - VIDEO FEATURE

MADISON, WI - August 2, 2007:

As concerns over the environment continue to grow, so does the hybrid vehicle sector – as seen at this year’s Hybridfest in Madison, WI. The hybrid, electric car show showcases automakers' solutions for sustainable transportation and highlights issues such as climate change and air quality.

During the event, General Motors unveiled one of its solutions, a two-mode Chevrolet Hybrid – a vehicle with two electric motors due to be released in late 2007. GM and other car companies also showcased a series of concept vehicles known as plug-in hybrids. By enabling drivers to charge their automobile’s battery at home, plug-in hybrids can run on an electric charge longer and use less gas. While hybrids account for 2 percent of all new cars today, GM officials say this number could quadruple within the next five years.

About Hybridfest

Hybridfest is the Midwest’s first events specifically devoted to the hybrid electric vehicle and other vehicles and fuels that can wean America off its dependence on foreign oil. Hybridfest 2006, the first of its kind, brought 180 vehicles together with 2,500 hybrid-interested fairgoers for a weekend of education, networking, promotion, entertainment, and family fun! That number was significantly greater in 2007 because of the move inside the well-established Dane County Fair facility.

Hybridfest 2007 expanded its focus to include plug-in hybrids, ethanol, biodiesel, and other current and future transportation solutions. For more information about the event visit http://www.hybridfest.com.

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