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[Aaron Choate]

Hey Folks,

Elena just shared this announcement with me.  Very cool:


NOW

Friday, June 9, 2006 on PBS

Check local listings at
*www.pbs.org/now/sched.html*

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"Who Killed the Electric Car"

Did car companies sabotage one of their most fuel efficient and
environmentally-friendly products because it stood in the way of big
profits? A new documentary by filmmaker Chris Paine charts the promising
life and untimely death of the electric car, and lays blame at the door of
some powerful suspects. NOW sits down with Paine to look under the hood of
America's automotive and oil industries and uncover who really pulled the
plug on electric cars, and why.

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NOW Online

The NOW Web site follows up this week's show with exclusive features and
up-to-date information, including:

Timeline: Life & Death of the Electric Car
*www.pbs.org/now/shows/223/electric-car-timeline.html*

In Depth: The Rise of the Hybrid

*www.pbs.org/now/shows/223/hybrid-car.html*

Action Step: Tips on Conserving Fuel

*www.pbs.org/now/shows/223/conserving-fuel.html*

Q&A: Daniel Sperling on Cars of the Future

*www.pbs.org/now/shows/223/conserving-fuel.html*

 All this, plus an incredible archive of in-depth information and deep
insight on the issues most important to you, at
*www.pbs.org/now*

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NOW interviews actress Alexandra Paul on her love affair with electric cars

"When the Exxon Valdez spilled in 1989, I was angry. I even wrote on the
back of my car, 'Boycott Exxon'. And then I said to myself, 'Hey Alexandra,
you're part of the problem; you're buying gas'," she told NOW.

Read the full web-exclusive interview at
*www.pbs.org/now/shows/223/paul-interview.html*

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NOW Awards and Honors

 * NOW Senior Correspondent Maria Hinojosa was honored with the 2006 North
Star News Prize, which recognizes people of color who have made a
significant contribution to journalism, media, and communications.

 * The NOW episode "The Broken Promise" won first place in the Business and
Consumer Reporting category of the 2006 National Headliner Awards, one of
the oldest and largest annual contests recognizing journalistic merit in the
communications industry.

 * The NOW episode "Judicial Review" won a 2006 Gracie Allen Award in the
Outstanding Feature, Hard News category. The Gracies honor realistic
portrayals of women in media.

 "The Broken Promise"

*http://www.pbs.org/now/thisweek/index_040105.html*<http://www.pbs.org/now/thisweek/index_040105.html>

 "Judicial Review"

*http://www.pbs.org/now/thisweek/index_061705.html*<http://www.pbs.org/now/thisweek/index_061705.html>

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 NOW Web Poll

 What factor would most motivate you to buy an electric car? Vote NOW at
*www.pbs.org/now*.
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