Most of the federal automobile fleet still relies on gasoline engines

Of some 650,00 federal vehicles, two-thirds are conventionally powered. A lot use flex fuel — but hybrid and electric cars are still rare.

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For federal automobile fleets, the gasoline engine still reigns supreme. Of some 650,00 vehicles, two-thirds are conventionally powered. A lot use flex fuel — but hybrid and electric cars are still rare. For why, Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with in with Andrew Von Ah, Director of Physical Infrastructure Issues at the Government Accountability Office.

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