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Which is the greenest car of 2004?
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1. Which is the greenest car of 2004?
a) Honda Civic GX
b) Honda Insight
c) Honda Civic Hybrid

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Wrong! The correct answer is Honda Civic GX.
The American council for an energy efficient economy announced Honda Civic GX, as this year's 'greenest' vehicle. The vehicle scores are part of ACEEE's green book online, the environmental guide to cars and trucks. Twelve vehicles have been declared as the least polluting and most efficient vehicles in 2004.
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The American council for an energy efficient economy announced Honda Civic GX, as this year's 'greenest' vehicle. The vehicle scores are part of ACEEE's green book online, the environmental guide to cars and trucks. Twelve vehicles have been declared as the least polluting and most efficient vehicles in 2004.

2. Which company invented a hybrid car with a self-parking feature?
a) BMW
b) Fiat
c) Toyota

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Wrong! The correct answer is Toyota.
Toyota Prius, a gas-electric hybrid, has a six-to-eight-month waiting list as it has some exceptional features. It has a self-parking feature, which combines a rear-mounted camera, power steering and special software that automatically guides the car backward into its curbside destination. With this 'intelligent parking assist' feature, the driver doesn't even have to touch the steering wheel. It scores high on fuel-efficiency, ultra-low emissions and exceptional performance.
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Toyota Prius, a gas-electric hybrid, has a six-to-eight-month waiting list as it has some exceptional features. It has a self-parking feature, which combines a rear-mounted camera, power steering and special software that automatically guides the car backward into its curbside destination. With this 'intelligent parking assist' feature, the driver doesn't even have to touch the steering wheel. It scores high on fuel-efficiency, ultra-low emissions and exceptional performance.

3. Which car can run 100 mph. on land and a cool 30 mph. on water?
a) Gibbs Amphi
b) Gibbs Sporty
c) Gibbs Aquada

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Wrong! The correct answer is Gibbs Aquada.
The Gibbs Aquada is sporty amphibious vehicle, which can run on both land and water. When you press a button, its wheels tuck gracefully under its body in just 12 seconds and you can start sailing! It is powered by a proprietary jet-propulsion system.
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The Gibbs Aquada is sporty amphibious vehicle, which can run on both land and water. When you press a button, its wheels tuck gracefully under its body in just 12 seconds and you can start sailing! It is powered by a proprietary jet-propulsion system.

4. Name the manufacturer of Escape Hybrid.
a) Ford
b) Toyota
c) Crysler

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Wrong! The correct answer is Ford.
Escape Hybrid will have acceleration of a V6 engine, the fuel economy of a small car and the utility of a normal sports utility vehicle. The Escape Hybrid car has a fully hybrid system that automatically switches between pure electric, pure gasoline, or combined operation to maximise efficiency and performance. Ford palns to launch it in 2005.
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Escape Hybrid will have acceleration of a V6 engine, the fuel economy of a small car and the utility of a normal sports utility vehicle. The Escape Hybrid car has a fully hybrid system that automatically switches between pure electric, pure gasoline, or combined operation to maximise efficiency and performance. Ford palns to launch it in 2005.

5. Which car company is a leading manufacturer of marine engines?
a) Toyota
b) General Motors
c) Mercedes

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Wrong! The correct answer is General Motors.
General Motors has been a leading player in the marine engines market for more than 40 years. GM supplies a host of products like corrosion resist alloys, engine oil sealing systems, marine specific camshaft design and cooling systems that work with salt and fresh water to original equipment manufacturers.
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General Motors has been a leading player in the marine engines market for more than 40 years. GM supplies a host of products like corrosion resist alloys, engine oil sealing systems, marine specific camshaft design and cooling systems that work with salt and fresh water to original equipment manufacturers.

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