Alan Gotcher from AltairNano joins Craig to discuss how they developed new electrode materials, that includes a novel nano-structured lithium titanate anode material. This will enable the production of environmentally safe batteries that have not only a very fast charge but a long life with high power and an extremely wide operating temperature range. These inherently safe Altairnano batteries are the ideal solution for power and energy systems.

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Malcom Bricklin from Visionary Vehicles joins Craig to discuss how Visionary Vehicles plans to mass produce, pure electric hybrid vehicles. They will be powered by the most fuel efficient, long-life battery systems and that will enable consumers to buy affordable vehicles without sacrificing safety, quality, performance, quality or reliability.

Frank Markus from Motortrend Magazine joins Craig to discuss the latest and greatest Automotive Technology on display at the North Amrerican International Autoshow in Detroit.

John Shore from the Automotive X-Prize joins Craig to discuss how the teams are using technology to improve the auto industry and our environment.