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From the editor…

Question: Would you support the idea of the government licensing anyone aged 16 or older and in good physical health to not just own a firearm, but to carry it around loaded in his hand with the safety off just about everywhere, including in front of schools, malls and bustling city centers?

Batteries will play a big role in tomorrow’s cars

Despite tax credits dwindling with sales, and the state of California reaching its limit for carpool exemption stickers to distribute, automotive industry experts say sales of hybrid electric vehicles like the Toyota Prius show no signs of slowing down. If anything, hybrids are poised to evolve into even more efficient and even more mainstream vehicles as the demands for improved fuel economy and reduced emissions increase.

Film, media fight global warming

After the release of “An Inconvenient Truth,” Al Gore was at the center of jokes and parodies concerning global warming. In May 2006 Gore starred in the opening skit on “Saturday Night Live,” joking about how his last six years as “president” have changed the world for the best.

On the road…

Automotive news for the week of April 13, 2007.

100,000 miles of loyalty

Beaming rays of sunlight reflected off the tan interior of my ’99 Nissan Altima and illuminated the mileage dial on the dashboard last week as I cruised past Garey Avenue on the 10 Freeway.

It’s so hard to say goodbye

I have made several small but significant decisions in the past week but this one definitely makes the top of that list. I will be getting rid of my car.

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