Episode 664 - EV Doubters Question Costs, MPG Standards Costly, Ethanol Subsidy Stays

Published: June 15, 2011, 5:22 p.m.

The Boston Consulting Group is wondering aloud whether EVs will be out-shined by advanced internal-combustion engines. The Center for Automotive Research says new fuel-economy standards will make cars more expensive, so much so that over five years the increased cost WILL NOT pay for itself in fuel savings. Yesterday the U.S. Senate voted to keep ethanol subsidies. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in the "You Said It!" segment.