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Article: Drive away global warming: Leo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz drive eco-friendly cars. Get up to speed on how you can stop guzzling and go green.(earth to cg!)
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- May 1, 2007
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Leave it to Hollywood's A-listers to start another trend! Stars were among the first to back environmentally conscious cars and SUVs. But until recently, they seemed way too expensive for many of us not-so-rich and not-at-all-famous. Now major car manufacturers are coming out with some affordable models, so if you or your parents are buying a new car anytime soon, here are reasons to consider choosing a "green" one:
* You can help reduce greenhouse gases
Here are three types of eco-cars that are better than their gas-guzzling cousins: 1. The hybrid. It has an internal combustion engine like a traditional car but an electric-powered battery. That combo ...