Episode 542 - Metal Prices Soar, The Astronomical Cost of CAFE, Knockout New-Car Smell
Episode 542 - Metal Prices Soar, The Astronomical Cost of CAFE, Knockout New-Car Smell
Autoline Daily - Video · John McElroy
December 16, 20107m 25s
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Show Notes
The prices of aluminum and copper are surging, and there could be a shortage in 2012. The Center for Automotive Research released a study looking at the proposed 60-mile-per-gallon fuel-economy standard, and the cost of meeting those rules is shocking. That "new-car smell" probably isn’t the best thing for your lungs, but according to one forensic investigator it could knock you out. All that and more, plus John takes a swing at your questions and comments in the "You Said It!" segment.
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