Automakers are painting Detroit green at this year’s North American International Auto Show, unveiling a collection of environmentally friendly new vehicles. Experts say the trend is just beginning as the industry makes initial moves to comply with a government-mandated fuel economy revolution. “Fuel economy will be the focal point of most auto shows through the balance of the decade,” says Michael Robinet, managing director of IHS Automotive. Virtually every new vehicle that’s being unveiled by a manufacturer is more fuel efficient than the previous generation.
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