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Well, assuming it makes it through the Senate, you folks stuck behind the wheel of a gas guzzler may have a chance to get up to $4,500 federal money on a trade-in for something more efficient (car or truck) via the CARS Act. The goal of the program is to get automotive sales moving to fight the recession again as well as to do something for the environment.

Pete Lawson, vice president for government affairs at Ford, was quoted in coverage by Automotive News, “This timely, targeted and temporary program will put money directly in the hands of consumers and work to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.” The measure passed in the House by a vote of 298 to 119.

Right now, your most fuel efficient choices would be:

1. 2009 Toyota Prius (48 city, 45 highway)

2. 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid (40 city, 45 highway)

3. 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid (35 city, 35 highway)

4. 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid (34 city, 31 highway)

5. 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid (34 city, 31 highway)

6. 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid (34 city, 31 highway)

7. 2009 Smart ForTwo (33 city, 41 highway)

8. 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid (33 city, 34 highway)

9. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (30 city, 41 highway)

10. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sport (29 city, 40 highway)

11. 2009 Toyota Yaris (29 city, 36 highway)

12. 2009 Mini Cooper (28 city, 37 highway)

13. 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman (28 city, 37 highway)

14. 2009 Honda Fit (28 city, 35 highway)

Filed under: General by Shorty