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You Can Feel the Electricity in the Air...

Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm | Posted 09.17.2009 | Green

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Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm

A car that gets 230 miles to the gallon? It's coming soon to a dealer near you. And jobs in America making it all possible.

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Chevy's 230 MPG Volt: What Do YOU Think?

Steve Parker | Posted 09.12.2009 | Business

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Steve Parker

But let's get right to it: What about the Volt? Will you be in the market for one? If so, why, and if not, why not? Believe me -- top people from GM will be reading your comments.

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Today's Green News Report

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 09.06.2009 | Green

Read More: Lithium-Ion Battery, Accce, Carbon Emissions, Clean Coal, Roadless Rule, Kimberly-Clark, President Obama, Green News Report, Greenpeace, Shipping, Bush Administration, Hybrid Cars, Water, Cash for Clunkers, Green News, Algae, Forests, Astroturf, Solar Power, Green News
Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

Now available on Apple iTunes! Subscribe for FREE here!... IN TODAY'S AUDIO REPORT: 'Cash for Clunkers' -- now with more cash!; 'Astroturfing' -- no...

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Nissan Leaf EV: One Man's Vision, Now Reality

Steve Parker | Posted 09.03.2009 | Business

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Steve Parker

When Nissan introduced their close-to-production Leaf electric vehicle yesterday, we caught a glimpse of transportation's future. You can bet that today oil companies are somewhat nervous.

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Green News Report - July 23, 2009 (Audio)

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 08.23.2009 | Green

Read More: Lithium-Ion Battery, India, Clean Coal, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Green News Report, Smart LEDs, E. Coli, Tourism, Biomass, Fish, Missouri, Green News, Climate Change, Hillary Clinton, Sustainable Seafood, Off-Shore Oil Drilling, California Budget Crisis, Green News
Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

IN TODAY'S AUDIO REPORT: Honey, I shrunk the fish!; Off-shore drilling vs. California's budget; "Clean coal" vs. reality; Tourism vs. Safety in Misso...

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Bolivia's Lithium Could Transform Economy In Greener World (VIDEO)

Worldfocus | Posted 06.14.2009 | World

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Bolivia controls nearly half of the world's reserves of lithium, a metal crucial for electric cars and other alternative energy technologies. But w...

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Will Detroit Budget Cuts Doom US in World EV Market?

Steve Parker | Posted 05.06.2009 | Business

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Steve Parker

The perfect financial storm decimating the US auto sector could result in the nation's largest manufacturing industry falling even farther behind overseas competitors when it comes to EVs.

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Five Scariest Detroit Auto Show Moments -- 2009

Steve Parker | Posted 02.15.2009 | Business

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Steve Parker

America is the world's biggest automotive market, yet offers very little in the way of independent analysis and car, truck or motorcycle testing.

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They're green! All green! Well, almost - Mini, Peugeot, Ford, Pininfarina and more - Paris Car Show's green cars and concepts, part two

Steve Parker | Posted 11.03.2008 | Green

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Steve Parker

Here's the green wrap on the Paris Car Show, 2008 version. As in yesterday's posting, we're taking a look at some concepts which might have a chance t...

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Lamborghini hybrids, Citroen diesel/electrics, Honda's Prius-fighter, budget Ferraris and more from the Paris Car Show

Steve Parker | Posted 11.02.2008 | Green

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Steve Parker

Opening in the shadow of the worst auto sales in the US in over 15 years, the biennial Paris Car Show begins welcoming the public this Saturday and ru...

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Chevy Volt Featured In Commercial Aired During Olympics (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 09.14.2008 | Green

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General Motors is already aggressively marketing its Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid via the Summer Olympics although the car is not expected in showrooms u...

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The Writers Workbench: Power to the People

Robert J. Elisberg | Posted 06.25.2008 | Business

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Robert J. Elisberg

The pleasure of using portable electronic devices wherever you wander lends itself to one of the downsides -- the drain of battery power. Here are six on-the-go solutions.

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Japan Investigates Possible iPod Defect

AP | YURI KAGEYAMA | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business

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TOKYO — Japan is investigating a possible defect in Apple Inc.'s iPod after one of the popular digital music players reportedly shot out sparks ...

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GM Announces New Hybrid System

AP | TOM KRISHER | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business

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DETROIT — General Motors Corp. says it expects to bring its first lithium-ion battery powered hybrid engine system to market in North America in...

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