The Volt's inner secrets: The Volt's inner secrets
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The future of fuel economy: The Difference Engine: Going electric
Sticker shock for the new generation of plug-in cars(43)
Hybrid cars: The Difference Engine: Flat battery
Why are hybrid cars running out of juice so quickly?(56)
Online highlights: Online highlights
The stories on the "online highlights" page in this week's Economist(0)
Monitor: Rolling out the changes
Transport: Manufacturers are using a variety of chemical additives and new materials to reduce the environmental impact of tyres(1)
Toyota's ongoing troubles: It's not stopping...
More recalls deliver further blows to Toyota’s battered reputation(29)
Fuel-efficient tyres: Rolling out the changes
Manufacturers are using chemical additives to make greener tyres(11)
Ignore the 230 miles-per-gallon claims being touted for GM's plug-in hybrid(39)
Electric cars and noise: The sound of silence
Sound generators will make electric and hybrid cars safer(63)
Another triumph for greenery(11)
The car industry: Bright sparks
Electric propulsion provides some excitement amid the gloom(33)
Why wait for the plug-in Prius? Make your own(20)
The environment: Want to drive green?
Your choice will widen(1)
Why some travellers prefer smaller hire cars(3)
Why some travellers prefer smaller hire cars(0)
The world’s carmakers have mapped out their route to a greener future(25)
Tech.view: Downsizing yet again
Savour the last of the great hybrid SUVs(15)
Renault-Nissan's ambitious plans for all-electric cars(19)
Case history: In search of the perfect battery
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Bob Lutz was hired by General Motors to give its cars some much-needed sparkle. It seems to be working(0)
The car industry: The road ahead
The bullish mood in Frankfurt belies an uncertain future for the car giants(0)
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The contest to make better hybrid cars(0)
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