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Coming Soon to a Car Lot Near You

Imagine never having to worry about rising fuel prices. Vehicles that use little or no gas, relying instead on electricity that will cost only a penny or two a mile and reduce pollution, may very well be an option soon.
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The Case of the Dubious Investment

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Orphan Homecoming: 140 Years in the Making

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The 50 Biggest Flops

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