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Alternative Energy And Ideas For The Auto Industry

The long-term recovery of the U.S. auto industry will depend largely on American automotive creativity and innovation. Many industry watchers expect a new fleet of electric and hybrid cars to help buoy the U.S. car industry’s comeback. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks with Ray Wert, editor-in-chief of Jalopnik.com, about the restructured U.S. auto industry and the importance of design innovation and creativity. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Obama Attempts Jump Start In Detroit

President Obama went to Michigan on Friday, the “ground zero” of the recession, to kick off a campaign highlighting the turnaround in the U.S. auto industry. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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By Hiring Gulf Scientists, BP May Be Buying Silence

For months now, local scientists have been out on Gulf waters, advising the cleanup and measuring the damage. But there is growing concern that some of the best minds are being sidelined, since they’ve signed on as paid consultants to BP. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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BlackBerry Maker To Take On IPad

Research in Motion plans on unveiling its own tablet computer to compete with the iPad. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Chrysler To Add Jobs, Save Michigan Factory

Chrysler Group LLC said Friday that it will add nearly 900 jobs at a factory in suburban Detroit and spare it from a planned closure. The decision is a show of optimism that consumers will embrace the company’s refurbished midsize sedans. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Chevy Volt May Not Cut Efficiency Mustard

Robert Siegel speaks with John Voelcker, editor of GreenCarReports.com, and senior editor of High Gear Media Inc., about why the Chevy Volt may not qualify for a California Tax Rebate of $5,000, and why single drivers of Volts may not be able to use the HOV lanes in California, as the Nissan Leaf drivers will. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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SEC Accuses Billionaire Brothers Of Fraud

The SEC has sued two Texas billionaire brothers known for their support of conservatives, claiming they misled investors to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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New BP CEO: Some Gulf Efforts To Be Scaled Back

The changes do not signify a lessening of the oil giant’s commitment to clean up the oil spill, but do signify that some areas don’t need a continuing effort, incoming executive Bob Dudley said Friday. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Cities, Websites And Hotels At Odds Over Taxes

Online travel companies such as Orbitz and Expedia don’t believe they need to collect taxes on the full amount they charge for hotel rooms. This has led to a big lobbying fight in Congress and dozens of lawsuits nationwide. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Health Care Fight Heats Up Over New Tax Report Repeal Effort

A battle is being waged by small businesses, accountants, and members of Congress to repeal a new tax reporting requirement in the health law. But it could raise $16 billion for the government. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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