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0U.S. plug-in vehicle manufacturers, battery makers face serious export hurdles 1286279820
U.S.-based plug-in vehicle producers and battery makers are faced with a problem of epic proportions. A recent report released by the subscription news service ClimateWire suggests that U.S.-made electric cars – and the associated high-tech li-ion batteries produced on U.S. soil – face ...
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Dark shadows loom over PHEVs as EVs capture all the rays 1274385660
Hyundai Blue-Will Concept – Click above for high-res image galleryAside from the Chevy Volt and the upcoming Toyota Prius PHEV, few plug-in hybrids (PHEV) make headlines. There could be a few reasons for this, but the likely culprit is the momentum being gained by electric vehicles. The EV ... -
As promised, more on China's affection with plug-ins, 79 percent believe EVs wil dominate soon 1273880940
BYD E6 – Click above for high-res image galleryAs we mentioned earlier this week, Chinese buyers are more likely to consider plug-in vehicles for their next purchase than any other surveyed nation. Here is some more info regarding the Chinese response to the survey conducted by Ernst & ... -
Ford confirms hybrid and PHEV C-Max will be built in Spain 1273587420
2011 Ford C-Max – Click above for high-res image galleryFord has just provided more details about its first European-market hybrid models. The company's plant in Valencia, Spain will be building both regular and plug-in hybrid versions of the new five-seat C-Max MPV starting in 2013. The ... -
Beijing 2010: Geely Emgrand GT, plug-in hybrid coupe 1272282960
Geely Emgrand GT – Click above for high-res image galleryThe Geely Emgrand GT is another example of the automaker's apparent seriousness about being considered a top-flight player in the industry. This coupe features classic sports car proportions and, aside from the over-done grille, ... -
Report: plug-in chargers could be a $11.75 billion market by 2015 1271944740
Forecasting the future is not always easy and, sometimes, far from accurate, but we like predictions because they usually give us some idea of what to expect as we move forward. In this instance, the predictions point to a world in which plug-in vehicle chargers are almost as common as gas ...
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Pininfarina sets yearly target of 60,000 Bluecar EVs by 2016 1271349840
2008 Pininfarina B0 concept, the basis for the Bluecar – Click above for high-res image galleryThe infamous Italian design house Pininfarina is focusing a considerable amount of effort on electric vehicles (EVs). In fact, once a few existing design contracts come to an end soon, the ... -
Can plug-in vehicles make any money before they become outmoded? 1270415340
Nissan Leaf EV – Click above for high-res image galleryWriting on the AltEnergyStocks site, John Peterson tries to make the case that plug-in vehicles are a bad investment for automakers and are unlikely to be profitable anytime in the foreseeable future, certainly not before they are ... -
Mitsubishi aims for sub-$30,000 price tag on U.S. i-MiEV 1270227660
Mitsubishi i-MiEV – Click above for high-res image galleryWhen Nissan announced an almost unbelievably low price for its upcoming Leaf electric vehicle, one automaker was quick to respond. Mitsubishi immediately announced a $6,700 reduction of its i-MiEV electric vehicle in Japan and now ... -
At Witz' End - It's the Battery, Stupid! 1268067300
Research study says EVs have a tough road ahead Those of us who love smooth, silent, energy-efficient volt-powered vehicles would love to see them capture a major share of new-car sales ASAP. Only one thing stands in the way: The battery. Lithium-ion batteries appear to be on track to power ...
