With the rise of green awareness, more celebs are getting hy! Hybrid cars, that is. Most recently, Famke Janssen has been spotted cruising around in her hybrid car. Other celebs that have joined The Hybrid Club include Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Billy Joel, David Duchovney, Woody Harrelson, Will Ferrell, Jeremy Piven, Adrian Grenier, and Jay Leno.

Edward Norton just got the keys to a new BMW Hydrogen 7 as part of BMW's "Pioneer Program," which is giving their luxury hydrogen-powered rides to various celebs.

Ed Norton is also part of the BP Solar Neighbors program where every time a celeb purchases a BP Solar electric system for their home, BP donates a similar system to a low-income family's home in Los Angeles. Other Solar Neighbors include Don Cheadle, Danny DeVito, Will Ferrell, Daryl Hannah, Brad Pitt, Carlos Santana, Alicia Silverstone, Rob Thomas, Robin Williams, and Owen Wilson. source

From the press release,

While the BMW Hydrogen 7 is not for sale, it is considered to be a milestone in bringing forward hydrogen as the sustainable fuel for individual transportation. Running in hydrogen mode, the BMW Hydrogen 7 essentially emits nothing but water vapor, representing a major step in reducing harmful CO2 emissions.

Here's Kate Bosworth having some good, clean fun...

And Kirsten Dunst waving from the back of a Toyota Prius...

A hybrid car, whether it be a Toyota Prius or the new BMW Hydrogen 7, is the latest Hollywood status symbol. Hopefully more "regular" people will make the switch to environmentally-friendly cars... Leave it to Hollywood to lead the way.

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