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Delphi, a Tier 1 auto supplier, announced plans to supply hybrid components to Chinese automaker SAIC. Delphi, previously a part of GM, plans to supply Shanghai Auto SAIC with all of the necessary powertrain components for upcoming mild hybrids developed in the next few years by the Chinese...

GM and Segway Shows Forward Thinking Technology at New York Auto Show

Japan is expected to follow the U.S. and offer subsidies to buyers of hybrid vehicles. According to reports from the Nikkei newspaper in Japan, the country is considering giving up to $2,991 in subsidies to those that purchase hybrids and other low emission vehicles.  The move by the Japanese...

A while back we informed you that Mazda had no intentions of bringing a hybrid to the U.S. market, surprisingly, that info has not changed.  Instead of hybrids, Mazda announced that they will bring a diesel to the U.S. market.  What is Mazda thinking? Mazda's senior vice president of research and...

Our drive in a European model of the Ford Fiesta has us excited to see the US version, because this is a great small car

Today Chrysler announced that they have chosen Massachusetts-based A123 Systems to build and supply the batteries that will power their future electric cars. Chrysler has previously displayed four different electric cars that make up their ENVI program. This included the 2-seat Circuit Roadster as...

Elon Musk is CEO of Tesla Motors, the company that has jump started the electric car revolution.  Tesla already offers a 2-seat superfast Roadster electric car, and has recently unveiled a more moderately priced 4-door Model S sedan. Tesla has never publicly admitted intentions of building an...

That's Right, Volkswagen Snaps Up Another

Daimler is currently seeking additional partners to build and supply advanced batteries for their upcoming electric vehicles. Daimler recently announced that they would work with the German company Evonik on EV production.  The alliance with Evonik will provide as much as half of Evonik's Li-Tec...

With the Chinese government pushing Chinese automakers to make more fuel efficient vehicles to help reduce smog and pollution in China, the automakers have responded by stating that they plan to lead worldwide production of hybrid and electric vehicles by 2012. The Chinese automakers believe that...

With the shrinking automotive sales market, hybrids have stood their ground and increased their overall market share. Many reports will draw on the fact that hybrid sales did indeed decline so far this year.  In fact, overall hybrid sales dropped off dramatically.  However, most reports do no...

Car buyers today fear the worst.  What would happen if you purchased a new vehicle from General Motors only to learn tomorrow that they declared bankruptcy and will not honor warranty claims and will not be able to provide parts to fix your vehicle?  The federal government vows that they will...

According to Th!nk Global, the first group of Th!nk City electric cars have been delivered to the government of Austria as part of a nationwide testing program. The programs primary focus is to determine the impact of electrical charging systems on the nation's power grid.  The Austrian government...

A Local Colorado Company Adds Competition to the Hybrid Market

Smaller, lighter, more powerful electric motor/generators and a larger gas engine give the 2010 Toyota Prius better performance AND better mileage

In a recent interview with Car and Driver magazine, Tesla CEO Elon Musk leaked news that GE would invest funds into Tesla Motors.  The news spread quickly.  It seemed as though Tesla, who has been in and out of financial trouble constantly, had finally secured a source for some funding.  But...

Today, in Dublin, Ireland, Energy Minister Eamon Ryan announced a new alliance that will put electric cars on Irish motorways in two years. Last year, Ryan expressed his intent that by 2020, 10% of vehicles in Ireland would be electric, and this alliance will likely aid Ireland in actually...

With Hybrids Being All the Rage This Year, Where Will We See Them Pop Up Next

Drivers of the new 2010 Toyota Prius see most information at the base of the windshield, which improves safety

In a striking move, Porsche has made a four door car.  Porsche, synonymous with performance and 2 door coupes, will be releasing the 4 door Porsche Panamera in 2010. Porsche, releasing a four door does not make news for a web site devoted to electric vehicles.  However, just when you thought...