Mercedes Dreams of Rickshaws and Cars Knit by Robots
 

All of the entries in the L.A. Auto Show Design Challenge are pretty far out, but even by that standard Mercedes-Benz has some weird ideas.
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Hybrids and EVs Will Remain Small Potatoes
 

Prognosticators at J.D. Power and Associates say the tech won't catch on unless it becomes significantly cheaper -- and petroleum becomes significantly pricier.
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Electric Taxis Comin' to California
 

Better Place plans to roll out a fleet of electric taxis and four battery swap stations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Electric Airplanes, Coming Soon to a Flight School Near You
 

Battery-powered flight is more than a novelty. Its low operating costs and simplicity make it attractive to flight schools.
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Jaguar Develops Flywheel Hybrid
 

Kinetic energy recovery systems didn't fare well in Formula 1, but Jaguar thinks the technology is perfect for luxury cars.
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