Bright Automotive unveiled what they call “the world’s first purpose-built 100 MPG vehicle” at an event in Washington, DC yesterday.  The Idea is intended as a fuel-saving, lower emissions option for commercial and government fleets. The multi-use, hybrid vehicle falls into the light truck classification.  The company announced it plans to produce 50,000 vehicles annually by 2013, providing businesses and government agencies with a highly durable, cost-saving and eco-friendly vehicle, and potentially creating thousands of American jobs.  Bright Automotive showed a fully operating concept version of the vehicle to a crowd that included Members of Congress, White House Officials, media, customer and supplier representatives.

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source: bright automotive press release