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More Than 60 Advanced Technology Vehicles Are On Sale Or In Development

December 20, 2005

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) announced that its member companies have more than 60 cutting-edge, advanced-technology autos, including hybrids, clean diesels and biodiesels, alternative fuel vehicles, cars using liquid hydrogen in internal combustion engines (ICE), fuel cells and electric vehicles, either on sale now or in development.

Automakers are investing billions of dollars to develop and introduce new fuel-efficient automobiles with cutting-edge technologies. The auto industry spends more than any other industry on research and development, according to AAM.

Because cutting-edge technologies often cost more than their conventional counterparts, automakers believe that consumer tax credits for hybrids, clean diesels, alternative fuel vehicles, hydrogen ICEs, electric vehicles and fuel cells can help accelerate the movement of these products into the market. Recently passed energy legislation will provide between $600 and $4,000 per vehicle in tax incentives for consumers who purchase advanced technology vehicles, AAM said.

The complete list of advanced technology vehicles by make and model:

Advanced Technology Vehicles Now on Sale (36)

Hybrids	Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid, Dodge Ram Hybrid, GMC Sierra Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, Lexus 400h Hybrid, Mercury Mariner Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Toyota Prius
Diesels/Bio-diesels	Dodge Ram, Jeep Liberty/Cherokee, Mercedes Benz E320 CDI, Volkswagen Golf TDI, Volkswagen Jetta TDI, Volkswagen New Beetle TDI, Volkswagen Passat TDI
Ethanol (E-5)	Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler Town & County, Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan, Dodge Durango, Dodge Ram, Dodge Stratus, Ford F-150 Pickup Truck, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Lincoln Town Car, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercury Grand Marquis
Natural Gas	Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD

Advanced Technology Vehicles Now in Development (29+)

Hybrids	Audi Q7 Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, Dodge Durango Hybrid, Ford Fusion Hybrid, GMC Yukon Hybrid, Lexus GS Hybrid, Mazda Tribune Hybrid, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Porsche Cayenne Hybrid, Saturn Vue Hybrid, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Diesels Audi A8 TDI, BMW (several models considered for the US market), Chrysler Group (several models considered for the North American market), Mercedes-Benz ML CDI, Saab 9-5
Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines	BMW 760H, Ford Economic ICE, Ford Model U, Mazda RENESIS
Fuel Cells	Dodge Sprinter, Ford Focus, GM Sequel, Mercedes F-Cell, Toyota FCHV, Volkswagen HY.MOTION
Electric Vehicles	DaimlerChrysler GEM, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MIEV (Mitsubishi In-Wheel Motor Electric Vehicle), Mitsubishi "i" MIEV

Source: The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM).