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When Col. Richard P. Flatau Jr. checked in to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune as the new base commanding officer, Headquarters Marine Corps leased this 2008 E85 flex-fueled Ford Escape Hybrid to be tested at a Marine Corps installation. This hybrid vehicle was part a Pilot Program of 20 vehicles to reinforce the role of FFV/Hybrid development in minimizing the reliance on imported foreign fuel. Col. Flatau was eager to receive the vehicle and set the example with having a hybrid as his government transportation. - When Col. Richard P. Flatau Jr. checked in to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune as the new base commanding officer, Headquarters Marine Corps leased this 2008 E85 flex-fueled Ford Escape Hybrid to be tested at a Marine Corps installation. This hybrid vehicle was part a Pilot Program of 20 vehicles to reinforce the role of FFV/Hybrid development in minimizing the reliance on imported foreign fuel. Col. Flatau was eager to receive the vehicle and set the example with having a hybrid as his government transportation.