Plug-in hybrid

GM engineers work 'round the clock to bring their plug-in hybrid to market. Who paid for the Toyota Prius? Chris Basso of Carfax tells us what to look out for in today's used car market

Mercedes makes a bold political statement. What is it like to get 120 mpg? Greg Frenette, Chief Engineer for the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid will tell us all about it

GM's Bob Lutz promises a working prototype of the Volt plug-in hybrid by Easter. What will Chrysler have at the Detroit auto show? Nissan is trying to figure out why the new Sentra is not selling. The $2,500 car will be inexpensive and clean

Most start-ups aim to make a profit. Not Benetech. On this edition of IEEE Spectrum Radio, find out what makes Benetech, and its CEO so special. Also, consider the immense technological challenge posed by plug-in hybrid vehicles. Do batteries exist that can handle their demands? For those l...

Hyundai gets ready for the luxury rear-drive market with its Genesis concept, just one of the many cars soon to be revealed at the New York International Auto Show. A big-dollar Ferrari meets a concrete barrier. Was it a case of really bad driving or an expensive ploy to promote a movie? And it...

Los Angles kicks off this seasons auto show circuit. We have all the stories, product introductions and new technology. Who killed the electric car? The Answer, no one. Two manufacturers show electrics at the L.A. Show GM Hybrid future. The General announces big plans for hybrid models across...

The new Toyota Tundra starts rolling off the assembly line deep in the heart of Truck Country Texas. What new technology makes this plant one of the most efficient ever? Ford announces that the Edge Crossover is delayed and also unveils a plan to boost the morale of its employees; we'll have...