links for 2008-04-11

• Autopia - Wired Blogs
  Agreee with wired on this issue - there's got to be a better way around this. Posted by Joe
  (tags: cars EV noise legislation)
• Motor Authority » Mercedes-Benz: Cost no deterrent for alternative powertrain development
  Which is in direct contrast to what GM are saying... Posted by Joe
  (tags: mercedes hybrid EV futurecar)
• Why Is This Plane Still Flying?
  Mark will love this. After two recent safety 'groundings' of American's fleet of MD-80s, BusinessWeek looks at the advantages and disadvantages of the noisy old bird. Posted by Joe
  (tags: aviation)
• Frontier Airlines files for bankruptcy protection while continuing operations
  Ok, it's under different circumstances to the other, but still, the fourth US airline to 'go bankrupt' this week is a worrying trend. Thanks to @sogrady for the tip.
  (tags: aviation economy)