Progress on electric plug-ins and lithium-ion batteries
EXCLUSIVE: Chevrolet Volt to get limited US launch in 2010
Although General Motors is sticking by its goal of launching the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid in the US in 2010,…
GERMANY: BMW and others to use Daimler lithium-ion battery technology
Daimler and Continental AG will share their new lithium-ion battery technology with BMW as part of Daimler and BMW’s cooperation…
GENEVA SHOW: Electric car maker stages comeback
TH!NK, the Norwegian electric car maker, is to re-launch its two-seat city car in the UK at the end of…
US: GM may have to subsidise early plug-ins – report
General Motors will have to subsidise the first few years’ production of its first plug-in hybrid, the Volt, according to…
EXCLUSIVE: GM could lease batteries on plug-ins due 2010
General Motors Europe has confirmed to just-auto that it is considering leasing the lithium ion batteries in its Chevrolet Volt/Opel…
FRANKFURT SHOW: GM shows ‘Flextreme’ green MPV concept
GM has unveiled its 'Flextreme' MPV-style concept in Frankfurt. The vehicle features a European-tuned version of E-Flex propulsion system first…
FRANKFURT PREVIEW: GM eyes “affordable” electric by 2010
General Motors could have an “affordable” electric car on the road as soon as 2010. A concept model, which GM…