Ford’s Secret Weapon

Living on Earth

The big headlines for Ford Motor Company have been centered around the extensive layoffs and plant closures slated for the next few years. But at the same time, the company came out with a plan to mass-produce recyclable hybrid cars that might just bring Ford back into the green. Tim O’Brien is the director of the Piquette Project. He joins host Steve Curwood from his office in Dearborn, Michigan.

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