Episode 1114 – OEMs Oppose EV Mandate, GM Builds EV Motor in U.S., War Between Metals

Published: April 17, 2013, 4 p.m.

Two groups that represent every automaker selling vehicles in the United States file a petition to prevent a California mandate for electric cars and plug-in hybrids. GM starts building electric motors for the Spark EV at its plant in Baltimore. The steel and aluminum industries fight over which material is the most cost effective at reducing weight in cars. All that and more, plus host John McElroy responds to your comments and questions in this week’s edition of You Said It!