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Toyota's push to build green cars may destroy 17th century Japanese rice paddies

Toyota has worked hard to cultivate its image as the "green" automaker. And, with so many hybrids on the road, it can back its claim up. Still, some critics have cited the fact that mining for battery components is bad for the environment and the thousands of miles that massive, CO2-spewing ships travel to park those hybrids on our shores more than negate the positive effects of of the hybrids. It's hard to argue with 50 mpg for $22,000, though, and, after all, politicians love them some hybrids. Toyota's plans to build a new technical center ... Read more →

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