Rep. Eleanor Holmes-Norton to Join Verizon for Rollout of Hybrid Sedans in Washington,...

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Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:01am EST 

Rep. Eleanor Holmes-Norton to Join Verizon for Rollout of Hybrid Sedans in
Washington, D.C., Area

    WASHINGTON -- Rep. Eleanor Holmes-Norton (D-D.C.) will join Verizon
Regional State President William R. Roberts Jan. 23 to announce the addition
of 27 environmentally friendly hybrid sedans to Verizon's fleet in the
Washington met area.  The sedans, which will replace traditional vehicles in
Verizon's local fleet, will reduce carbon emissions and improve fuel
efficiency.

    WHEN:     Wednesday, Jan. 23, 9:45 a.m.

    WHERE:    Verizon work center, 935 V St., N.E.
              Washington, D.C.  20018
              (Photo opportunity featuring hybrid sedans on second floor of
              rear parking deck)

    WHO:      U.S. Rep. Eleanor Holmes-Norton
              William R. Roberts, Verizon regional state president for
              Maryland and Washington, D.C.


    BACKGROUND:  Verizon is rolling out 100 new hybrid sedans in metropolitan
areas across the country.  Locally, 19 sedans are based in Washington and
eight are based in Northern Virginia.   The sedans join 13 environmentally
friendly vans already in service in the region.
    MEDIA
    CONTACT:  Christy Reap
              202-392-1021 (office), 202-379-6829 (mobile)
              creap@verizon.com

SOURCE  Verizon
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