10.5 Million Alternative Fuel Autos on Today's Roads

10.5 Million Alternative Fuel Autos on Today's Roads

On the eve of Congressional testimony on higher fuel-economy standards tomorrow, automakers kicked off National Alternative Fuel Autos Week by announcing that 10.5 million alternative fuel autos are on the nation’s roads, according to 2006 sales data from R.L. Polk and Co. 

The Polk sales figures show an unprecedented 1.5 million alternative fuel autos were sold in 2006, surpassing automakers’ sales expectations by 50 percent. Currently manufacturers offer 60 models of alternative fuel automobiles for sale. They include hybrid electric, ethanol-capable E-85, and clean diesel, up from just 12 models for sale in 2000.

Michelle Krebs:  is Editor-in-Chief of AutoObserver.com. Follow @AutoObserver on Twitter.