Nov 21st, 2008 · One of the buzzwords at the Los Angeles Auto Show is "electrification." It's a future where cars run solely on battery power. Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau, an independent auto news service, says that future is still a ways off. He tells Steve Inskeep that for electric cars to succeed, they'll need a battery that lasts for more than 100 miles before a recharge.
Oct 14th, 2008 · At the 1896 Democratic Nationl Convention in Chicago, William Jennings Bryan gave a speech that electrified his party. He was an unlikely presidential candidate, but his "Cross of Gold" speech won him the nomination. It is known today as one of the most important oratorical performances in American history.
Oct 3rd, 2008 · S.M.V.'s alliance began in a jam session after Stanley Clarke received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Bass Player magazine. Featuring Clarke, Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten, the electrifying performance blew the audience away and initiated the project, which spans three generations of bass styles.
Aug 27th, 2008 · Former presidential candidate and New York Sen. Hillary Clinton gave what some are calling the most passionate speech of her political career last night at the Democratic National Convention. Host Michel Martin checks in from Denver with guest host Cheryl Corley. They discuss Clinton's address and other highlights from the convention floor.
Nov 20th, 2007 · One of college football's most electrifying moments took place exactly 25 years ago. The final kickoff in the annual battle between rivals Stanford and Cal was so ludicrously improbable, that it has become immortalized simply as "The Play."
Aug 8th, 2005 · Gospel singer Vickie Winans is best known for her electrifying stage presence -- she can light up concert hall or church with her rousing versions of gospel standards. She's embarked on a nationwide tour, bringing her signature style to a new generation of fans.
Feb 4th, 2005 · His electrifying speech at last year's Democratic National Convention catapulted Barack Obama to political stardom. Already, the junior senator from Illinois finds himself quelling rumors of a 2008 presidential run. NPR's Ed Gordon talks with Obama about his expectations for the future.
Dec 19th, 2004 · A new technology could reduce air pollution from diesel trucks and save fuel. Truck-stop electrification allows resting drivers to power their rigs without keeping the engines running. Environmental officials estimate that idling diesel trucks generate thousands of tons of nitrous oxide pollution each year. Rusty Jacobs of member station WUNC reports.