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Knesset Members Will Be Able to Opt for Hybrid Vehicles
Updated: 08/31/2006

Following the request of Environmental Protection Minister Gideon Ezra to the Speaker of the Knesset Dalia Itzik, the Speaker has stated that within the framework of a tender won by the New Kopel company, Knesset Members will be able to order hybrid vehicles which are available in Israel: Honda Civic 1.6 liter and Toyota Prius 1.5 liter.

In a letter to Dalia Itzik, Minister Ezra stated: "You are spearheading a process in which we, as public representatives, can set a personal example in a subject as important as the protection of the environment. I believe that many others will opt for the solution of "clean" vehicles and I thank you for the speed and seriousness with which you addressed this subject."

Minister Gideon Ezra intends to urge all Knesset Members to choose hybrid vehicles as soon as this will be possible.

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Original Request of the Minister of Environmental Protection to the Speaker of the Knesset

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	Hybrid Vehicle - Honda Civic

	Hybrid Vehicle - Toyota Prius

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