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China's BYD to Open Los Angeles Office

published: 2010-05-11 14:42

BYD America Corp., a division of a China-based company that makes electric cars, solar modules and lithium-ion batteries, says it is planning to open a U.S. headquarters in Los Angeles when it begins importing its plug-in cars to ... more

Boston Becomes First City to Approve Versatile New Ford Transit Connect Taxi

published: 2010-05-11 14:38

Saying the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Taxi "fits the bill," the city of Boston this week became the first municipality in America to approve the versatile cab for taxi use, paving the way for taxi owners to purchase the new vehicle... more

Ford’s 2011 Fleet Vehicle Lineup Launches With 100 Percent Sustainable Powertrain Technology

published: 2010-05-11 14:35

Ford, the industry leader in commercial and government fleet sales, will offer 100 percent of its fleet vehicles this year with fuel-efficient powertrains and other sustainable technologies – including battery electric, hybrid, na... more

Volkswagen Shows All-Electric Golf, Reaffirms Major EV Commitment

published: 2010-05-11 14:31

In a ceremony at Berlin's historic Brandenburg Gate, Volkswagen unveiled a selection of its upcoming hybrid and pure electric vehicles during an event marking the establishment of Germany's National Platform for Electric Mobility.... more

Daimler AG Will Cooperate with BYD Auto to Establish a Technology Partnership for Electric Vehicles in China

published: 2010-05-10 15:26

German automaker Daimler AG will soon sign a contract with BYD Auto Company to cooperate on developing electric vehicles, said Dieter Zetsche, board chairman of Daimler AG and CEO of Mercedes-Benz, yesterday. Daimler AG has ratifi... more

Volvo Cars Takes on Safety Challenges in Electric Cars

published: 2010-05-10 15:13

"We apply the same high safety standards to all our products but the safety-related challenges may differ depending on the driveline and fuel being used. To us, electrification technology is another exciting challenge in our ques... more

Volvo Cars Takes Next Step in Development of Cars Powered by Electricity and Builds an Electric Test Fleet

published: 2010-05-10 15:06

Volvo Cars will unveil the next-generation battery electric powered Volvo C30 at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2010. The C30 on display will present a step further in the development process from the driveable electric prototy... more

Ford Bringing All-Electric Car in 2011

published: 2010-05-10 14:59

Today at the Detroit auto show, Ford announced plans for an array of products featuring new technology, including a plug-in hybrid. Most surprising, though, were its plans for an all-electric vehicle to go on sale in 2011. While ... more

Mitsubishi Confirm ASX Crossover Vhicle for Australia

published: 2010-05-07 14:38

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited has confirmed its new sub-compact all-wheel drive vehicle will be known as the ASX when it arrives in Australia in August. According to MMAL’s president and CEO, Masahiko Takahashi, the ASX nam... more

Ford Delivers on 2006 Pledge to Double Flexible-Fuel Vehicle Production in America by End of 2010

published: 2010-05-07 11:53

Ford Motor Company will deliver on its 2006 pledge to double the number of 2010 model year flexible-fuel vehicles it produces in the U.S. Flexible-fuel vehicles are capable of running on E-85 (a mixture of 85 percent ethanol and ... more

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