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Toyota's 'Prius' is one of the most popular hybrid-electric vehicles.

How new transportation strategies and battery technologies will affect the nation’s electric grid. Issues include how fast electricity generators can absorb new demand from electric vehicles, technology needed to give grid operators more load control, and integrating anticipated increased demand with federal and state policies requiring more use of intermittent renewable resources.

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Christopher Borroni-Bird of GM discuss his new book titled "Reinventing The Automobile".

  • 09:10
  • 03/19/10
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John Viera

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John Viera of Ford says Ford is considering the environment in its operations.

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EDTA President Touts the Benefits of Plugging In

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  • 02/18/10
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Toyota Issues Global Prius Recall

The automaker cites brake problems.

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