Nissan to launch joint venture with Sumitomo Corp. for recycling of electric car batteriesOctober 20th, 2009 Nissan in electric car batteries recycling ventureTOKYO — Nissan Motor Co. said it will set up a joint venture with a Japanese trading house for recycling of electric car batteries.
Reva to roll out two new electric cars soonSeptember 30th, 2009 BANGALORE - The maker of India's sole battery-run car, Reva Electric Car Co., is setting up a second plant in the country's tech hub to roll out two new models next year for domestic and export markets, a top company official has said. "We are investing Rs.300 million (Rs.30 crore) in the second plant that will eventually have an installed capacity of 30,000 units per annum," Reva co-founder and deputy chairman Chetan Kumar Maini told IANS.
British Government grants 10-million-pond loan for Tata Motors's 'green' carSeptember 19th, 2009 LONDON - The British Government has announced a 10-million-pound loan to Indian carmaker Tata Motors for the electric car-manufacturing project in the UK. The loan, part of a scheme backing low-carbon technology in the motor industry, will support a 25 million pound investment by Tata Motors in its West Midlands base, The Scotsman reports.
Mazda to sell Mazda2 subcompact in US in 2010, says market for small cars is growingSeptember 17th, 2009 Mazda2 subcompact to go on sale in US in 2010PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Japanese automaker Mazda said Thursday its Mazda2 subcompact will go on sale in the U.S.
VW plans new electric car at Frankfurt Auto Show; will continue to focus on efficiencySeptember 15th, 2009 Volkswagen to unveil new electric car at IAAFRANKFURT — German carmaker Volkswagen AG said it would unveil several new models at this week's Frankfurt Auto Show, including an electric car called the E-Up. At a reception before the start of the show Monday evening, the company said the E-Up compact would likely only go into production in 2013 and approach production levels of that of its other popular compact cars only by 2020.
Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi agree to launch electric car in Europe by end 2010September 4th, 2009 Peugeot, Mitsubishi to launch electric carPARIS — PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. have agreed to launch an electric car in Europe by the end of 2010, the companies said Friday.
Swiss electric car battery maker ReVolt Technology picks Portland, Ore., for US headquartersSeptember 1st, 2009 Swiss battery maker ReVolt picks Oregon as US basePORTLAND, Ore. — A Swiss company developing zinc batteries for electric cars has chosen Portland, Ore., as its U.S.
Report: Honda to begin selling electric vehicles in US early next decadeAugust 22nd, 2009 Report: Honda to sell electric cars in USTOKYO — Honda Motor Co. plans to introduce electric vehicles in the U.S.
Tesla to build electric car parts at Palo Alto, Calif., plant with aid from gov't loansAugust 18th, 2009 Tesla to open power train plant in Palo AltoPALO ALTO, Calif. — Tesla Motors will open a new power train production facility and corporate headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif., as the electric-car maker moves to expand production after a recent award of government loans, the company said Tuesday.
Hitachi to supply lithium-ion batteries to GM for hybrids, sharply boost output capacityJuly 2nd, 2009 Hitachi to supply lithium-ion batteries to GMTOKYO — Japanese electronics maker Hitachi Ltd. said Thursday it will supply lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles to General Motors Corp.
Nissan to mass produce 'affordable' electric cars in 2012June 23rd, 2009 Nissan to mass produce electric cars in 2012YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday its electric vehicles will be affordable, setting sights on the potentially lucrative market with a plan to mass produce zero-emission cars globally from 2012.
Energy Dept lends $8B to Ford, Nissan, Tesla to develop fuel-efficient vehicles, retool plantsJune 23rd, 2009 Ford, Nissan, Tesla's electric plans get $8B joltDEARBORN, Mich. — Cultivating the next generation of fuel-efficient vehicles, the Obama administration said Tuesday it would lend $5.9 billion to Ford Motor Co.
US offers billions for green carsJune 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US threw its support behind greener vehicles and electric cars Tuesday, approving $8 billion in loans to carmakers Ford Motor, Nissan and Tesla Motors. The loans are the first to be granted from a $25-billion fund for more fuel-efficient technologies that was approved by Congress in 2006.
Detroit Electric, Dongfang Motor Corp. agree to develop and make electric cars in ChinaJune 19th, 2009 Detroit Electric to make electric cars in ChinaSHANGHAI — Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Corp. and a Dutch-based company plan to cooperate in developing and making electric cars, the companies said Friday, as China pushes to expand use of alternative energy vehicles.
Mitsubishi unveils $47,000 zero-emissions electric car, eyes global expansionJune 5th, 2009 Mitsubishi unveils $47,000 electric carTOKYO — Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s electric vehicle is twice as expensive as popular hybrid cars by rivals Toyota and Honda, but Japan's No. 4 automaker said Friday the i-MiEV will help it survive increasingly intense global competition.
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