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There's Likely to Be an Electric Car in Your Future

It's been 100 years since electric cars ruled the roads of industrial countries, until they were replaced by the internal combustion engine. But now, in Europe, China — and especially the US — electric cars are seen as the wave of the future. It won't be long before they're talking to one another.

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By Warren Olney • Apr 28, 2016 • 32m Listen

It's been 100 years since electric cars ruled the roads of industrial countries, until they were replaced by the internal combustion engine. But now, in Europe, China — and especially the US — electric cars are seen as the wave of the future. It won't be long before they're talking to one another. We hear how they're getting a boost from the scandalous cheating by Volkswagen and others to deceive the public about so-called "clean diesel." Car makers, government regulators and savvy investors predict the demand for electric cars is about to go through the roof.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Jason Karaian

    business news director for the New York Times

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    Dan Neil

    Wall Street Journal

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    Daniel Fagnant

    University of Utah

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