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This year's Detroit Auto Show opens on a more somber note: with ticket sales down and the industry facing serious economic troubles. Still, many environmentalists are looking to the event with excitement, anticipating a showcase of the new hybrid and high-efficiency vehicles many think will be necessary for auto manufacturers to keep pace with changing consumer demand.
TreeHugger's Michael Graham Richard has been reporting from the show.
Check out some of the highlights:
Detroit Auto Show 2009: Fisker Unveils Karma S Convertible Plug-In Hybrid
Detroit Auto Show Reveals Opportunities For Sustainable Investment
Detroit Auto Show 2009: Cadillac Converj Range-Extended Electric Concept
Detroit Auto Show 2009: GM to Manufacture Volt Battery Packs in Michigan
Detroit Auto Show 2009: New 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid Will Get 50 MPG, Optional Solar Roof
Detroit Auto Show 2009: All-New Toyota Prius to be Unveiled Soon (But We've Already Seen It)
For more environmental news, don't miss Focus Earth: January 17, 2009: Detroit Auto Show and Bush's Environmental Record.
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