Japan may add noise to quiet hybrid cars
Japan's near-silent hybrid cars have been called dangerous by the vision-impaired and some users, prompting a government review on whether to add a noise-making...
Chevy Volt named World Green Car of the Year
With all the bad press surrounding the recent fires involving the Volt, it was nice to see some positive news. The 2011 Chevrolet Volt...
Kansas Based GM Plant Gets Pollution Prevention Award
GM's Fairfax Assembly and Stamping plant in Kansas has won itself some recognition for efforts to cut pollution. The factory, which is responsible for...
Nissan Expands The LEAF’s Availability
Just as Nissan gets ready for its 7,000 delivery of the all-electric LEAF, they have announced an expansion of the North American market. Opened now are orders for...
Volkswagen Presents Worldwide Research Alliance on Electric Mobility
Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, today reinforced the importance of the electric mobility research and initiatives...
Tesla CEO: Impaled Battery Causes Fire in S Model
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said a battery in a Model S that caught fire this week was apparently impaled by a metal object.
Musk gave...
MUGEN Supercharges the Honda CR-Z
It appears the Honda CR-Z sport hybrid has taken the automotive world by storm as aftermarket companies are creating modified versions left and right. ...
GM Invests $8-million in Global Battery Lab
General Motors is doubling the size of the largest and most technologically advanced automotive battery lab in the U.S. to expedite the development of...
Ford ends hybrid system partnership with Toyota, plans to build own system
Ford has ended its hybrid partnership with Toyota and plans to build its own new rear-wheel-drive hybrid system for pickup trucks and SUVs, reports...
The Volt Draws in New Characters to Chevrolet Dealers
According to a recent consumer survey put together by General Motors, the Volt electric vehicle is bringing in a cast of buyers not previously seen...
