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City of Huntsville receives electric car

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HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) -

The City of Huntsville received a new electric car Tuesday.

Cathy Anderson of Woody Anderson Ford presented a Ford Focus electric car to the city in recognition of it commitment to clean energy.

The car gets a reported 105 miles per gallon. It will save the city an estimated $2,000 in fuel costs a year.

"The new electric vehicle will be an excellent way for us to see firsthand how we could transition to a greener and more cost-effective City fleet," said Mayor Battle.  "I would like to offer my deepest thanks to Cathy Anderson for giving us this car and this opportunity."

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