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LG Chem and Johnson Controls Ranked Top Battery Suppliers
By Huw Evans A new report by Pike Research has found that among advanced-tech vehicle battery suppliers, Johnson Controls and LG Chem are the two companies most likely to take advantage of changes happening in the industry. Over the past decade, we?ve seen battery technology develop b. . .
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January 2012 Dashboard
The HybridCars.com monthly sales dashboard is a collaboration of HybridCars.com and Baum & Associates, a Michigan-based market research firm focusing on automotive issues including the hybrid and electric vehicle market. The limited supply BMW ActiveE lease program began in January. Not fo. . .
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A big bet on electric vehicle manufacturing goes bust
Production of electric vehicles and batteries was supposed to create high-tech jobs in Indiana. Think City and Ener1 set up shop, enticed by government incentives. But soon they filed for bankruptcy.For politicians betting on electric vehicles to drive job growth, the view from inside Think City'. . .
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California Expected to Approve Landmark EV Rules
By Jeff Cobb 2012 Nissan Leaf. We?ve heard from naysayers that electric and other zero emissions vehicles are not the ?future,? and from advocates who say they are. Of course no one knows the actual future, but if today the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approves its proposed ?. . .
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Honda Delivers First Fit EV to City of Torrance, California
The first of Honda's electric hatchbacks has officially been delivered to the city of Torrance, California. Honda delivered a single Fit EV to the city of Torrance on Friday as the first step in the Honda Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program, a prelude to the "retail market launch" of the. . .
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Probe of Chevrolet Volt fires ends; safety regulators OK GM's fix
NHTSA closes its investigation into Chevrolet Volts catching on fire and issues new guidelines on handling of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids that have been damaged in severe accidents.Federal safety regulators have given the Chevrolet Volt an all-clear.
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Kia Shows Off Naimo Electric Concept
The Kia Naimo Concept. Last week, Kia Motors brought its 5-door, 4-seat Naimo electric sedan concept to the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The car is the Korean automaker's third electric vehicle to debut in roughly a year?the other two being the already-released Kia Ray EV and. . .
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December 2011 Dashboard: Sales Still Climbing
Note: This month's dashboard was delayed due to lack of data availability until today. The HybridCars.com monthly sales dashboard is a collaboration of HybridCars.com and Baum & Associates, a Michigan-based market research firm focusing on automotive issues including the hybrid and electric . . .
Found : 3 weeks, 6 days ago.
Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept
Volkswagen E-Bugster ConceptA Look at What's to Come for the BeetleThe butched up, no longer “New” Beetle is expected to add a cabrio model next year. The overall shape of the tin-topped Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept VW is showing off at the 2012 Detroit show is expected to whet our collective. . .
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Nissan eNV200 Concept
Nissan eNV200 ConceptNissan Moves to Electrify Its Small Commercial VanNissan's NV200 small commercial van isn't even on sale yet, but the company already is experimenting with an all-electric version based in part on its Leaf electric car. It debuts at the 2012 Detroit show as the eNV200 Concept. . .
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Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
Volvo will use the 2012 Detroit Auto Show to debut its XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept, a version of the automaker's crossover fitted with an advanced gas-electric powertrain. Additionally, Volvo has officially confirmed that it will soon launch a production plug-in hybrid vehicle in the US. T. . .
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2013 Audi A4 and A4 Allroad
2013 Audi A4 and A4 AllroadWe Get the Allroad, and A4 Gets Spruced UpThe 2013 Audi A4 and A4 Allroad on display at the 2012 Detroit show are on the way to spruce up the A4 lineup in the U.S. The 2013 A4 has undergone a mild update that's most apparent right up front where it's sporting a new nose. . .
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Chevy Volt Amongst Worst Product Flops of 2011
A report on the seven worst product flops in the U.S. from 24/7 Wall Street two vehicle introductions, the Chevrolet Volt and the Fiat 500. Chevrolet’s extended range electric vehicle made it on the list because it underperformed in sales while the fact that it is under investigation by the. . .
Found : on 29/12/11.
Threat of Rare Earths Shortages to Hybrids and EVs Remains Unclear
According to a recently-released Department of Energy report (PDF), several clean energy technologies?including electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles?are at risk due to the ?critical risk? posed by short-term supply disruptions in the rare earth elements market. The DOE's newly rele. . .
Found : on 29/12/11.
Toyota Rav4 EV (2012)
Recall the Toyota RAV4 EV revealed at the 2010 Los Angeles car show? These photosdisplay the hottest test cars, destined for low-volume creation in 2012. Toyota has partnered up with Tesla to produce the electric RAV4. You can expect this ...
Found : on 24/12/11.
Tesla Announces Model S Options and Prices
By Jeff Cobb This week Tesla Motors announced options and pricing for its battery electric Model S line, with some versions due after mid 2012 and full rollout expected by the end of 2012. A broad array of battery capacity and other upgrades mean the entry level vehicle (before subsi. . .
Found : on 22/12/11.
Volvo Announces Pricing for V60 Plug-in Wagon
Volvo announced European pricing for its V60 plug-in wagon this week, setting the base price at ?57,000 (or about $75,200.) When it comes out in both the United States and Europe next year, the V60 will take its place as the first plug-in hybrid station wagon and first clean diesel plug-in . . .
Found : on 17/12/11.
Ford Drops Escape Hybrid, Boasts in Focus Electric and C-MAX Hybrids
By Jeff Cobb Ford?s updated Escape line due early next year will lack a hybrid option but yesterday the company said its pending 2012 Focus Electric and 2013 C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid will offer best-in-class efficiency. Citing ?expected? mileage figures, the Focu. . .
Found : on 15/12/11.
Better Place Places One Foot Into China
By Bertel Schmitt China has big plans for the electrification of its cars. After spending a whole day at Beijing?s airport a week ago, waiting for the smog (not the ?fog? as it was officially called) to clear, all I can say: ?Get on with it.? (Unless the electrification results in mor. . .
Found : on 13/12/11.
Study: EV Drivers Favored, Flex Fuel Discriminated Against
By Bertel Schmitt Chevrolet's Equinox is available with a 2.4-liter Flex Fuel option. So what is all this talk about flex fuel being shoved down our throats, and EVs driving up Xanax sales due to rampant range anxiety? Bloomberg brings us astounding news: ?Public charging stations fo. . .