Plug In to This Reliable Podcast (Electric Cars, Bikes and Conversation)

We are back after a week off and looking to get more reliable, just as Consumer Reports sent out its annual reliability survey. Scion came out on top as did Porsche. But GM also did pretty well. Chrysler and Audi didn't.

Ford models also were reliable, as were the auto maker's third-quarter earnings of $1.7 billion. It was a great report with Ford gaining share, cutting debt and selling vehicles for more money.

Brammo's Enertia Plus

The reviews are rolling in for Nissan's Leaf and Chevrolet's Volt. We discuss our surprise at how normal these cars appear to be on the road. The NY Times has the most interesting comparison so far.

David is excited about the Brammo Enertia Plus electric motorcycle that goes further and costs less than the original version that came out last year.

Those improvements came thanks to battery refinement, but that might not continue. A great WSJ article looks at why battery prices won't come down over the next few year due to a host of reasons.

Finally, Kelley Blue Book was purchased by AutoTrader.com, perhaps the first move in a consolidation of the growing number of car buying and price information sites.

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