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Channtal Fleischfresser
Channtal Fleischfresser
Contributing Editor
Channtal Fleischfresser has worked for The Economist, WNET/Channel 13, Al Jazeera English, Wall Street Journal and Associated Press. She holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She is based in New York.
Channtal Fleischfresser
Channtal does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
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Archive: 06-2012
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Budget airline to launch in Africa
EasyJet’s founder hopes to use his low-cost business model to tap into Africa’s untapped air travel market.
June 28, 2012, 3:30 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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Elon Musk: half of new cars will be electric in 20 years
Tesla CEO Elon Musk defies market analysis with his lofty forecast - but the man is often right about his predictions.
June 26, 2012, 4:38 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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EPA gives Tesla Model S 265-mile range rating
The Environmental Protection Agency gave Tesla’s electric sedan model both the highest range and the lowest fuel economy rating in the electric car market.
June 21, 2012, 3:30 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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Mitsubishi to launch plug-in hybrid with 4-wheel drive
A plug-in hybrid crossover/SUV may be available in the U.S. sooner than you think.
June 19, 2012, 4:28 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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Siri, the newest backseat driver
Apple’s Siri will soon be migrating out of your pocket and into your passenger seat.
June 13, 2012, 3:30 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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One third of young people text while driving, says CDC
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control finds that a significant proportion of young people admitted to using cell phones for texting while driving.
June 11, 2012, 3:09 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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Consumer Reports doesn’t recommend Toyota’s Prius C
Consumer Reports was unimpressed with the new, more affordable addition to the Prius family, suggesting buyers purchase a used Prius instead.
June 5, 2012, 3:30 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser
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Chevy Volt outsells Nissan Leaf, Prius Plug-in in May
GM’s rechargeable model tripled its year-on-year sales in May, outselling both of its main competitors.
June 4, 2012, 3:30 AM PDT | By Channtal Fleischfresser