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Electric Cars Go Boom

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No one can argue against reducing oil consumption, but batteries could make things just a bit harder for Hollywood.

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Driving Electric

A new lithium-ion battery may be the holy grail for electric cars. It’s revving up interest and one company has plans to introduce new vehicles using the technology.

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Eco-friendly Autos

At the L.A. Auto Show, General Motors made a surprise announcement: the company is expanding electric car production.

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Solectria Sunrise

Virginia Biggar visits the Boston based car company Solectria where a prototype electric vehicle, the “Sunrise” has been built. Their goal is to have 20,000 of the lightweight cars on the road by 1997.

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General Motors Drags its Feet

Commentator Janet Reynolds looks at General Motors’ lackluster promotion of its electric car. She says GM seems determined to make their electric model a commercial failure to protect its other financial interests. As a result, Reynolds says, the company continues to drag its feet even in the face of growing interest and demand for electric […]

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