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Guangdong-based IT parts and automobile maker BYD Company Limited (1211.HK) plans to construct a 5GW solar cell project in Shaanxi province between 2009 and 2015 with total investment of RMB 22.5 billion, according to a document r...  more

The Society of Automotive Engineers International (SAE) has developed a new specification that establishes usage protocols for two-way interactions between electric vehicles and the electric grid systems that will come under incre...  more

Lexus announced today that the all-new CT 200h premium compact hybrid will go on sale in the U.S. in early 2011 as the first dedicated hybrid vehicle in the premium compact segment.  The sporty five-door will be on display March 3...  more

As China slowly positions itself as the world leader in electric car production, they are also working on the necessary infrastructure to charge its electric car stock as it becomes more and more popular in the PRC. The Cha...  more

An all-new Electric Vehicle powertrain is being developed by Zytek Automotive, a UK technology specialist with more production EV experience than any other company worldwide. Building on the knowledge gained from more than 15 year...  more

A revolutionary all-electric taxi with the potential to transform the way people use public transport was unveiled in the West Midlands today by Regional Minister Ian Austin MP. The ‘E Vito taxi’ - a prototype developed by a conso...  more

Students at Carnegie Mellon University spent the spring semester exploring the future of electric vehicles through a partnership with Nissan North America (NNA). The class is a cross-campus collaboration among faculty and researc...  more

Chinese car buyers in Beijing and Shanghai will soon get handouts from the government if they pick green vehicles, the Shanghai Securities News said on Friday. Residents in Shenzhen, Changchun and Chongqing will also be eligible ...  more

American green-car maker Fisker Automotive will be launching a North American tour to introduce the Karma premium plug-in hybrid to local markets and support the company’s new retail network. Scheduled to kick off Tuesday, April ...  more