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Martin Eberhard of Tesla Motors skeptical of ethanol economy

Michigan business writer Howard Lovy caught up with Martin Eberhard and asked him about ethanol. We all know where Eberhard's fuel-saving interests are focused, but he remains an informed and perceptive observer of the automotive energy situation in this country. "I'm highly skeptical of the 'ethanol economy. I'm highly skeptical of the motivation of the large car companies regarding ethanol," said Eberhard. Regardless, Detroit and Washington are pushing ethanol. Lovy also took a look at the issue from a venture capitalist's point of view. ... Read more →

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