Gosh, those Republicans, they're so . . . so . . . so GREEN! :puke:
NEW YORK - "The 2004 Republican National Convention today announced General Motors (GM) will serve as the Official Transportation Provider for the four-day convention at New York City's Madison Square Garden. As the Official Transportation Provider, GM will provide a fleet of electric-hybrid buses, hybrid pickup trucks and several other highly efficient vehicles to support the 2004 Republican National Convention.
"I am pleased to announce that General Motors will serve as the Official Transportation Provider for our party's first-ever convention in New York City," said Bill Harris, Chief Executive Officer for the 2004 Republican National Convention. "GM's transportation services will be invaluable to our guests' convention experience and ensure that delegates and visitors can move smoothly and successfully around the city."
GM will provide the 2004 Republican National Convention with eight buses using GM's hybrid propulsion technology, several of the world's first full-size hybrid pickup trucks, and more than 200 cars from across the GM line of brands. GM's hybrid pickups and bus propulsion system are the first produced by an American automaker.
"We want the delegates, party officials and American citizens to know and be proud of the fact that America's largest manufacturer is a leading provider of advanced technology and fuel efficient vehicles," said Elizabeth Lowery, GM vice president of Environment and Energy. "The Republican National Convention is a tremendous opportunity for GM to showcase the contributions it has made to the American economy and culture over the past 100 years, and to educate people about the groundbreaking advances in fuel economy and new technologies GM is making."
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http://www.evworld.com/view.cfm?section=communique&newsid=6400Just about as greenwashy as it can possibly get!