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GM is committing more than $1 billion to its electric car, the Volt, which is expected to be rolled out in 2010. It's not just the battery power that has obsessed its creators. Tim Greig, who designed the car's interior, says he is most proud of its cup holders. ()
BYD has built the world's first mass-produced, plug-in hybrid car, beating Chevrolet and Toyota. ()
The ultra-luxury Karma hybrid will soon be constructed at a facility outside of Detroit. ()
January 13, 2009 · Free music downloads were very good to Amazon.com's music business in 2008. The company recently released its list of best-selling music, and the number-one seller was something that started out as a free download: Ghost I-IV by Nine Inch Nails. ()
January 12, 2009 · From talking pillboxes to a video game that tests a person's memory, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week was filled with gadgets for aging baby boomers. For the first time, it had an area designated for technology for seniors. ()
January 12, 2009 · In some General Motors concept cars, cameras have replaced rearview mirrors. Ed Welburn, GM's vice president of global design, says conventional mirrors are not aerodynamic and a shift to cameras will improve fuel efficiency. ()
January 11, 2009 · American bobsled racers normally don't stand much of a chance against their European counterparts. But now they're getting money and design help from NASCAR. ()
January 11, 2009 · The Detroit Auto Show opens today amid one of the gloomiest periods in the modern history of the city's auto business. ()
January 11, 2009 · The Consumer Electronics Show this weekend is the industry's annual showcase where companies hawk their crispest flat-screen TVs, their smartest smartphones and their loudest video games. There's still a lot of that — but the terrible economy is just as much a presence this year as GPS navigators and stereo systems. ()
January 8, 2009 · Music is in the air at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Companies have developed a range of gadgets for your ears and your eyes to make listening to music and talking on the phone as easy as pushing a button. ()
January 8, 2009 · New television products are all the rage at the Consumer Electronics Show. We explore how we're watching television in a post-Tivo world. ()
January 8, 2009 · Congress has begun work on an economic stimulus package that could cost as much as $1 trillion and will likely include tax incentives to encourage investment in green technologies. Many people think "green jobs" are a key part of rebuilding the economy, but not everyone is convinced. ()
January 8, 2009 · While new-car sales are tanking, vendors at the International Consumer Electronics Show hope to tempt buyers with flashy new gadgets to put in their old vehicles. The world's largest consumer-tech trade show opens Thursday. ()
January 7, 2009 · Despite the recession, consumers are expected to spend a lot of money on consumer technology. The top trends for 2009 include touch-screen displays, electronic book readers, high-definition flash camcorders, netbooks and climate control systems. ()
January 8, 2009 · Verizon Wireless on Wednesday announced it has chosen Microsoft as its default Internet search provider for the company's mobile phones. Microsoft also announced it reached a similar search engine agreement with Dell Inc. Both deals boost Microsoft's position in the competitive world of search engines and advertising – and hand Google a defeat. ()
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Americans are seeking ways to escape the reality of tough times; video game sales are up 43 percent.
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