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Volkswagen hedges battery bets, looks to form JV with Varta

As Volkswagen looks to move forward with plans to build electric cars like the e-up! in the next several years, it apparently doesn't want to restrict itself to a single battery supply. VW has already previously announced plans to get lithium ion batteries from both Sanyo and Toshiba as well as collaborating with BYD in China. Now, the German giant wants to form a new joint venture with Varta Microbattery GmbH. VW and Varta will have to get approval from German regulators before the deal can proceed. However, VW seems keen to be able ensure ... Read more →

Rumor: BMW and PSA partnership will go beyond engine sharing Xavier Navarro

BMW and PSA share a couple powertrains: The diesel Minis have the 1.6 HDi developed by PSA, while the 1.4- and 1.6-liter gasoline engines were co-developed with BMW. However, BMW chief exec ...

Modec and Navistar cooking up JV, get $39.2 million Domenick Yoney

When the winners of the advanced battery and electric drive sweepstakes were announced President Obama had occasion to give something of a congratulatory speech that included as a backdrop for the ...

Toyota and Isuzu to collaborate on small diesel engines Sam Abuelsamid

Isuzu may not be particularly successful as a purveyor of cars - particularly in the US market - but they have done much better in the medium duty truck market and as a designer and producer of diesel ...

Volkswagen hedges battery bets, looks to form JV with Varta 2 months ago on Autoblog Green

As Volkswagen looks to move forward with plans to build electric cars like the e-up! in the next several years, it apparently doesn't want to restrict itself to a single battery supply. VW has already previously announced plans to get lithium ion batteries from both Sanyo and Toshiba as well as ...

Rumor: BMW and PSA partnership will go beyond engine sharing 3 months ago on Autoblog Green

BMW and PSA share a couple powertrains: The diesel Minis have the 1.6 HDi developed by PSA, while the 1.4- and 1.6-liter gasoline engines were co-developed with BMW. However, BMW chief exec Norbert Reithofer has confirmed in the Financial Times that the two European automakers could begin ...

Modec and Navistar cooking up JV, get $39.2 million 3 months ago on Autoblog Green

When the winners of the advanced battery and electric drive sweepstakes were announced President Obama had occasion to give something of a congratulatory speech that included as a backdrop for the address, a familiar-looking truck with a Navistar logo plastered across the side. This, along with ...

Toyota and Isuzu to collaborate on small diesel engines 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Isuzu may not be particularly successful as a purveyor of cars - particularly in the US market - but they have done much better in the medium duty truck market and as a designer and producer of diesel engines. Their joint venture with General Motors to produce diesels under the Duramax brand for ...


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