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Why This Hot Rod Is Greener Than a Prius

You'll drive less frequently but enjoy it more

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 29, 2009 6:45 PM CDT

(Newser) – So, conventional wisdom tells us, if you want to help the environment, ditch those dreams of a hot-rod, get a hybrid, and commute knowing you’ve done your part to save the environment. Nonsense, writes Joe Eaton, who did precisely the opposite. “Giving up... Read full story »

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