US goes green - sort of: Among all the out-sized 4×4s and V8 cars at the Detroit show, Ford, Chrysler and General Motors showcased their green technology. Pity this tech is still a few years away from production

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THE AMERICA MOTOR industry tried to put on a brave face at the Detroit motor show last month, but despite all the bold words and green promises, Ford, Chrysler and General Motors (GM) were unable to gloss over their financial woes. America's big three talked about a greener future full of hybrid engines and plug-in electric cars, but it all smacked of pie in the sky. If you looked at the new home-made models Americans will soon be able to buy. You were faced with huge pick-up trucks (Ford F-150 and Dodge Ram) and CTS-V and Corvette ZR1).