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Economic realities push alternatives back in favor of more efficient gas engines

While all of the world's major automakers are continuing to develop alternative fuels and drivetrains, the current economic situation very likely means that a massive move toward non-liquid fueled cars is likely a lot further out that many of you many hope. One look at September auto sales will tell you that the entire industry is in trouble including the seemingly all powerful Toyota. As the financial system continues to struggle and unemployment climbs, people are having a harder time getting car loans as well as mortgages. If people can't ... Read more →

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