Episode 92 - The Cooper Strikes Back

recorded january 11, 2012

TWO MINUTE NEWS TOPICS:

Linda
Supply constriction
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/01/gm-ready-to-reduce-volt-output/

Tony
The almost death of high speed rail in the US
http://cleantechnica.com/2011/12/07/high-speed-rail-hacked-attacked-in-u...

Jason
Repositioning the brand
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120111/CARNEWS/120119959

Patrick
Obama defends Ev tax credit
http://paper.li/OEVAorg/oeva-news-2?utm_source=subscription&utm_medium=e...
MAIN TOPICS:

NAIAS, we do care, really
Plug-in concept debuts: Toyota NS4, Ford Fusion Energi, Honda Accord coupe, Smart For-Us, Volvo XC-60
http://www.plugincars.com/plug-vehicles-charge-stage-2012-detroit-auto-s...
General NAIAS
http://wot.motortrend.com/2012-detroit-roundup-show-stoppers-from-the-de...

Breathing fumes, the bugster doesn't go fast enough?
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/volkswagen-e-bugster-concept/
http://www.plugincars.com/volkswagen-e-bugster-concept-refining-electric...

Prius c specs and price, hot or not?
http://priuschat.com/news/toyota-prius-c-53-mpg-city-46-mpg-hwy-under-19000

MP3 Podcast File: 

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M4A Podcast File: 

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