Recession got you down? Buy a hybrid
January 12, 2009
The Mercedes-Benz BlueZero E-Cell concept car on display January 11, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. Auto makers are pegging their hopes for a recovery on electric and hybrid vehicles, with a large number of prototypes unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week.
Auto makers are pegging their hopes for a recovery on electric and hybrid vehicles, with a large number of prototypes unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week.
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