The New York International Auto Show is running at the Jacob Javits Convention Center through May 1st and if you’re a fan of sustainable transportation there’s a whole lot to get excited about. The Nissan Leaf won the 2011 World Car of the Year award, and many automakers are touting the improved fuel efficiency among their conventional car models.

But it wasn’t all about expanding opportunities for electric vehicles and grateful polar bears. Mazda went to great lengths to make it clear that their new line of fuel efficient cars shouldn’t be confused with hybrids and electrics in any way, shape, or form.

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