One big debate among the Japanese companies is what kind of eco-friendly technology to use.

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The Republican Party once stood with the Democrats in endorsing investment in made-in-America eco-cars and technology (including batteries that would otherwise be made in Asia).

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Current electric motorcycle riders likely have one if not several gas-powered bikes already, but they appreciate the technology and eco-friendliness of an electric motorcycle, Hurst says.

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January is an exciting time for both green technology and eco-friendly cars, as the Consumer Electronics Show segues into the Detroit Auto Show -- which just kicked off today!

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Expect future cars to help motorists garner maximum mileage by leveraging technology like the eco-tutoring systems found in many hybrids, wider use of tire-pressure, oil life and engine-tuning monitoring systems and more-sophisticated GPS guidance that can select less-congested routes.

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He said the company began investigating using the eco-friendly plastic six months ago, but that the technology only recently caught up with the high standard he was looking for.

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Corning will take advantage of this opportunity by innovating and producing even more cutting edge technology glass which will be thinner, more damage resistant and eco-friendly.

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As an eco-friendly product, the drive offers low-power consumption and lead-free soldering technology, a design that complies with international environmental regulations that limit the use of hazardous materials.

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