119: Hydrogen is back. Can it catch up with Hybrids and EVs?

Obama talks GM, but leaves out the "B" word. Hydrogen is back this week; will it stay? And the new version of Microsoft SYNC is out: we'll tell you what it does and if your Ford can get it. Plus: a ride in a hotted-up Lexus.

by Brian Cooley

May 23, 2009 12:15 PM PDT Follow @briancooley

Obama talks GM, but leaves out the "B" word. Hydrogen is back this week; will it stay? And the new version of Microsoft SYNC is out; we'll tell you what it does and if your Ford can get it. Plus, a ride in a hotted-up Lexus.

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The Lexus IS 350, hotted up with toys from the Lexus F catalog. Meow!

(Credit: CNET.com)

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