Greener Cars on the Road? (broadcast Friday, June 6th, 2008)

Among the concept cars at the NY auto show was Honda's FCX concept - a hydrogen fuel cell car. According to Sage Marie, Manager of Honda Public Relations, the FCX concept is slated to go into production in 2008. (Credits: Produced by Flora Lichtman) See More Videos

Is the automobile landscape changing in the US? Honda plans to lease at least 200 fuel cell vehicles in the US over the next three years. The leases on the car, called the FCX Clarity, will be offered only in California, where a network of hydrogen refueling stations is being installed. Also this week, automaker General Motors announced it was shifting production away from massive SUVs towards smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles, and shuttering four factories in the process. The company also announced that it was going ahead with plans for an electric car, known as the Volt, which should be in dealerships by 2010. In this segment, we'll talk about the changing options you'll be seeing in the country's car showrooms. Are greener highways on the horizon? Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.