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Hybrid technology spreading beyond cars

Hybrid cars and trucks, which use gas-electric technology, have become the poster children for energy savings in the automobile world, but industry has been paying attention, and hybrids are quietly starting to show up in other transportation uses, from locomotives to construction equipment, according to USA Today.
After looking over several hybrid and other "green" commercial vehicles recently, President Bush said they will play a role in meeting his administration's goal of reducing gasoline usage by 20% over 10 years.

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