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07.10.08

In Gaza, electric cars offer a way around Israel’s blockade

Palestinian engineers say it only costs $1.50 per fill-up. Israel is also going electric with hundreds of charging stations to be installed nationwide.

07.09.08

Off-road-vehicle bans seem to please no one

Environmentalists say latest national-forest restrictions are too lax; ORV fans say they’re too strict.

Reporter Mark Clayton discusses a new effort to limit user-created trails for off road vehicles in national forests.

Reporter Mark Clayton

05.01.08

Bush administration response on car mileage riles governors

The fine print in a new federal plan forbids states from setting their own standards.

04.15.08

Ultracapacitors: the future of electric cars or the ‘cold fusion’ of autovation?

Reporter Mark Clayton discusses the prospect of a new type of electric vehicle from Toronto-based firm ZENN Motors.

Reporter Mark Clayton

04.03.08

Cargo trikes nudge delivery trucks in Cambridge, Mass.

Reporter Mark Clayton talks about a new bicycle-based shipping company that's turning heads in Boston.

Reporter Mark Clayton

03.24.08

$10 million quest for a practical 100-mpg car

02.29.08

Bloomberg: New York’s ‘black cars’ should go green

Reporter Ron Scherer discusses a plan to replace New York City's fleet of limos with more fuel-efficient models.

Reporter Ron Scherer

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01.09.08

Europe’s little ‘Smart’ car to hit U.S. streets

Hugely popular in many European cities, the teeny tiny two-seater has already been reserved by 30,000 American residents.

Reporter Robert Marquand talks about a new car from Europe that is coming to America.

Reporter Robert Marquand

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