American automakers hold a media preview for their new electric concept cars in Washington
Members of the media photograph the Dodge EV, Chrysler's first prototype electric roadster, during a media preview to showcase advance electric vehicles currently in production by General Motors, Ford and Chrysler on Capitol Hill in Washington on December 4, 2008. The CEO's of the three automakers testified on the state of the American car industry on Capitol Hill today. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
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