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IEEE Spectrum October 2010 Lawrence Ulrich	The Greening of the Supercar Ferraris, just like Fords, must now conform to environmental regulations
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IEEE Spectrum August 2006 John Voelcker	Alt Fuels Rule at British International Motor Show Returning to London after 30 years, the auto show touts technology to raise fuel economy and lower carbon emissions.
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