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First hybrid repair shop opens in San Francisco
Coquillette, 29, has been a mechanic for seven years and began working on hybrids a couple of years ago. There is no formal hybrid certification. She first cut her teeth in auto repair not far from Detroit, when she signed up for a community college course just after graduating from the University of Michigan with a dual degree in physics and English.
Luscious Garage claims to be a green business with a formal sustainability plan.
"Typically people look down upon auto repair as dirty," Coquillette said.
"A green auto repair facility is so essential in terms of moving into this next stage where we have to be so mindful of our environmental impact.
"A lot about this shop is saying we're aware of what we're doing and we're going to consistently try and do better."
To keep its environmental impact low, Luscious Garage avoids VOCs (volatile organic compounds), offers re-refined motor oil, uses local suppliers when possible and recycles its scrap metal.
To cut paper usage, the shop registers customers and prints receipts online.
The shop is equipped with a high-efficiency air compressor and relies on the building's skylights more than its electric lights, which are compact fluorescents.
In fact, the only devices left on are the Wi-Fi, fax machine, refrigerator and alarm system.
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