Monthly Archives: July 2008

Economy Often Leads Us Down Wrong Path

By dvdmaxwell | Published: July 5, 2008
The spate of bad economic news has changed the way we make economic decisions. NPR’s Yuki Noguchi visits a used car dealership where drivers are trying to unload their gas guzzlers. Then, economist Dan Ariely discusses why so many of us make economic decisions that are so wrong. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Original post [...]
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BMW Takes Next Step In Fuel Efficient Cars

By dvdmaxwell | Published: July 2, 2008
Rising gas prices are forcing consumers and the auto industry to make drastic changes. Toyota and Honda are known for their popular hybrid gas-electric cars. Now, BMW is introducing the first hydrogen-powered luxury performance car. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Original post by Annys Shin
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Fed Up at the Pump? Take the Bus

By dvdmaxwell | Published: July 2, 2008
Los Angeles is notorious for its car culture. Most people would rather sit in traffic than get on a bus or the subway. But high gas prices are changing those attitudes. For a look at some transportation alternatives, Farai Chideya talks with Dave Sotero, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Association. » E-Mail This     [...]
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Gas Station Owners Under Pressure

By dvdmaxwell | Published: July 1, 2008
Tired of high gas prices? Well, so are gas station owners. We continue our Road Trippin’ series by speaking with David Griffith, Shell service station owner, and our economics contributor Keith Reed, of The Cincinnati Enquirer. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Original post by Annys Shin
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Pain at the Auto Plant

By dvdmaxwell | Published: July 1, 2008
Americans are trading in their oversized gas guzzlers for more fuel efficient cars. How does that affect workers at our nation’s auto plants? To gain some insight, Farai speaks with Claire McClinton, an auto-worker for General Motors. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Original post by Annys Shin
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