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Obama Snaps Up 17,600 Fuel-Efficient US Cars

Government will buy thousands of fuel-efficient cars

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(Newser) – President Obama announced yesterday that the government plans to buy up 17,600 American-made hybrid and fuel-efficient cars for the federal fleet, reports the Washington Post. In addition to being a way to get some more money to the automakers, the plan will boost the efficiency of the government fleet by at least 10%, saving 1.3 million gallons of gas a year. "On the big scale," though, says an analyst, "no, that's not going to change anyone's bottom line."

GM’s Chevy Malibu, Saturn Aura, and Ford’s Hybrid Fusion should be at the top of the list, says the Detroit Free Press.

Ford Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in a new Ford Fusion Hybrid, a car Ford says will best the fuel consumption of the Toyota Camry Hybrid. Mulally was on Capitol Hill to testify before a House Financial Services Committee hearing...
Ford Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in a new Ford Fusion Hybrid, a car Ford says will best the fuel consumption of the Toyota Camry...   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
The Ford Fusion Hybrid is seen at the Ford Product Design Center in Dearborn, Mich., Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. Ford plans to unveil the hybrid version at the Los Angeles auto show on Wednesday.
The Ford Fusion Hybrid is seen at the Ford Product Design Center in Dearborn, Mich., Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. Ford plans to unveil the hybrid version at the Los Angeles auto show on Wednesday.   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
A 2007 Saturn Aura, center, is displayed with a 2007 Honda Accord, left, and a 2007 Toyota Camry at the Saturn of Troy dealership in Troy, Mich., Friday, June 8, 2007. Saturn will post Accords and Camrys at all 435 U.S. dealerships for customers to compare with its new...
A 2007 Saturn Aura, center, is displayed with a 2007 Honda Accord, left, and a 2007 Toyota Camry at the Saturn of Troy dealership in Troy, Mich., Friday, June 8, 2007. Saturn will post Accords and Camrys...   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
In this Nov. 17, 2008 file photo, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is seen at the Ford Product Design Center in Dearborn, Mich. The automaker says it will charge a base rice of $19,270 for its revamped Fusion midsize car and $27,270 for a hybrid gas-electric version. The...
In this Nov. 17, 2008 file photo, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is seen at the Ford Product Design Center in Dearborn, Mich. The automaker says it will charge a base rice of $19,270 for its revamped Fusion...   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
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