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Two-time former winner of the Indianapolis 500 Emerson Fittipaldi will take the wheel of this year's pace car at the world famous race. For the first time in Indy history, the Corvette Z06, as well as competing race cars, will be using ethanol fuel made from plant material grown here in the U.S.Since ethanol has a higher octane than gasoline, Fittipaldi will have no trouble getting to the 120 miles per hour this Corvette will need to pace the race.

Environmentally friendly sports and performance vehicles took center stage at this year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. While some manufactures are focusing vehicles that can reach speeds of 200 miles-per-hour, others are researching ways to make high horsepower a little more responsible.

"Green goes with mean" was the message at one of the biggest automotive trade shows this year, as environmentally-friendly cars that run on alternative fuels were showcased at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show.