Detroit technology – not muscle – star of Auto Show

Cutting-edge automotive technology tends to get showcased at the Tokyo and Frankfurt auto shows rather than at Detroit’s. But GM changed  that this year, with the unveiling of the lithium-ion batteries that will power its Chevy Volt.

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So the Chevy Volt concept rocked Detroit. It was THE car. After all, it’s been a long, long time since GM got spontaneous applause at a press conference for a commitment to lessening petroleum dependence. In fact, that may have been a world first all by itself.

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