Electric cars and electronic trees at LA Auto Show

November 22, 2008 The Mitsubishi MIEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle) is displayed during the Los Angeles Auto Show

A GM Chevrolet Volt electric car is shown during the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 20, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. From electric cars to electronic trees on dashboards that sprout leaves when you drive in a more economical way, nothing is off limits for auto manufacturers seeking to show their green credentials.

From electric cars to electronic trees on dashboards that sprout leaves when you drive in a more economical way, nothing is off limits for auto manufacturers seeking to show their green credentials.



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  • Lord_jag - Nov 22, 2008
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    "the size of the vehicle's battery means the car can only carry two people rather than the traditional fur. "

    Where am I supposed to put my traditional fur then? Wait... maybe a passenger can hold it.

  • CaptCoolThe3rd - Nov 22, 2008
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    I was excited until i found out i couldn't keep my traditional fur in the car...
  • Paradox - Nov 22, 2008
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    "The system uses next generation "lithium polymer" batteries, which will allow the car maker to offer a fleet of vehicles by 2015 all capable of 35 miles to the gallon (6.7 liters per 100 kilometers)."

    Miles Per Gallon??? You're kidding, RIGHT???
    They should be talking about miles per kilowatt.
    Get off the "Gas" already.
    Really now, what is the use of a Hybrid that doesn't get much better gas mileage than the average car?
  • TJ_alberta - Nov 23, 2008
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    Paradox: Your idea is good but I think units of km/kwh might be more useful. (Energy not power.) By the way, when is the US going to join the rest of the world in using a rational system of measurement? In Iowa do they still express fuel efficiency as bushels of corn per furlong driven?
  • zevkirsh - Nov 23, 2008
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    2015. um. did the person writing this happen to hear that the u.s. auto industry wont even exist as we know it within 3 or 4 years?
    i really doubt anything said in this article makes ANY sense in light of their impending doom.


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