State's emissions rule will cause a hybrid car explosion

Oregon and Washington are set to adopt California's new vehicle emissions standards - a move that is sure to push hybrid vehicles to the forefront of the automotive world. Since Congress is controlled by rich lobbyists that protect special interests, rather than the people's interests, states are taking action.

"People realize that having more advanced-technology cars on the road will enhance our oil security and begin to address global warming issues," says Rob Sargent of the Boston-based National Association of State Public Interest Research Groups. (more)