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The new House GOP tax bill kills the electric vehicle tax credit

Global Politics

Big automakers have begun planning for a future built around the electric car, but House Republicans have a different idea: They want to end the tax credit that helped make EVs more desirable for consumers.

French carmaker brings air-powered hybrid car to market

Environment
The World

All Aboard!

Hybrids on the High Road

The World

A Promising Compromise

The World

Cool Fix for a Hot Planet

Pneumatic hybrids could provide an energy-efficient solution to high battery prices.

Prius MPG

One driver is trying to perfect the art of efficient hybrid driving, mile for mile.

Hybrid Car Roll-out

Leading car manufacturers announced a flurry of new fuel-efficient vehicles recently at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Among these were a handful of SUV hybrids. Host Steve Curwood talks with Paul Eisenstein, publisher of thecarconnection.com, about how these new models will play in the showroom.

The World

Detroit Auto Show: hybrid vs. electric cars

Development & Education

What cars ? and trends ? are making their debut at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show? Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau says that following a surprisingly strong year for the Big Three, things are looking good for American automakers at this year’s show. Meanwhile, this was the first visit to the show by Toyota’s […]

The World

China touts hybrid car

Business, Economics and Jobs

A Chinese company that says it’s developed a hybrid car with a longer-lasting battery. Investor Warren Buffet seems believes it. He’s taken a 10-percent stake in the company. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports from Beijing.