Bumpy ride for biofuels

Behind Detroit’s sudden embrace of ethanol

TWO technological trends, both unimaginable a year ago, dominated last week


This summer, Honda will start leasing its clever fuel-cell car, the FCX Clarity. But judging from the limited numbers being made available and the steep $600-a-month leasing fee, the Clarity must be considered more a market-research exercise than an actual roll-out.

In the meantime, with the global economy slowing fast and oil continuing to nudge $100 a barrel, carmakers worldwide are having to retool their wares in a hurry so as to appeal more to people